Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, runs with the Kenyan flag after crossing the finish line of the Chicago Marathon to win the women's professional division and break the women's marathon world record in Grant Park.
Chicago Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich Smashes World Record - In Pics
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56. The 30-year-old Chepngetich broke the world record set by Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia in 2:11:53 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia finished second in 2:17:32. Chepngetich became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon. She also won the Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022 and finished runner-up last year. John Korir of Kenya won the men’s race in 2:02:44, besting Huseydin Mohamed Esa of Ethiopia, who finished in 2:04:39.
Ruth Chepngetich Photo: Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune via AP
Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, lowers her head while wearing the Kenyan flag after crossing the finish line of the Chicago Marathon to win the women's professional division and break the women's marathon world record in Grant Park.
Women's Marathon Photo: Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune via AP
Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, crosses the finish line of the Chicago Marathon to win the women's professional division and break the women's marathon world record in Grant Park.
Chicago Marathon Photo: Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP
People cheer as runners cross the State Street bridge in the first miles of the Chicago Marathon through the Loop.
Chicago Marathon Photo: Armando L. Sanchez//Chicago Tribune via AP
Runners cross the LaSalle Street bridge during the Chicago Marathon in Chicago.
Chicago Marathon Photo: Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune via AP
Runners cross the LaSalle Street bridge during the Chicago Marathon in Chicago.
Chicago Marathon Photo: Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP
Runners make their way under the "L" on LaSalle Street in the first miles of the Chicago Marathon through the Loop.
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