- Ruth Chepng’etich dedicated her new world record to the departed Kelvin Kiptum following her win on Sunday
- Chepng’etich took off two minutes from the previous world record to win her third Chicago Marathon title
- Kiptum set the men’s world record last year after running 2:00:35 before tragically losing his life four months later
CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now!
Ruth Chepng’etich etched her name in history books after setting a new world record in the women’s marathon on October 13.
Chepng’etich destroyed the rest of the field to clock 2:09:57 in what is the first time a woman has ever run a marathon race under 2 hours 10 minutes.
The 30-year-old emotionally dedicated the win to Kelvin Kiptum who passed on in February. Kiptum lost his life after the car he was driving veered off the road and rammed into a tree.
It was the same place where Kiptum set the new men’s world record last year. He clocked 2:00:35 to become the first human being to run a legally allowed race under 2:01.
“I dedicate this win to Kiptum. I am sure that if he was here today, he would have defended his title.”
More to follow
PAY ATTENTION:TUKO is in WhatsApp Channels now! Subscribe and read news in favourite messenger.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
