Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Marathon Record

14 October, 2024157 words2 minutes

On Sunday, Ruth Chepngetich from Kenya achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the women's marathon world record in Chicago. She completed the race in an astonishing time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds set by Ethiopian runner Tigist Assefa. This victory marks Ruth as the first woman to finish a marathon in under 2 hours and 10 minutes. /n/n After the race, Ruth expressed her immense pride and joy, stating, "I feel so great. I’m very proud of myself. This is my dream." She dedicated her achievement to her late friend Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically passed away earlier this year. In the race, the second place was taken by Sutume Asefa Kebede from Ethiopia, who finished in 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 32 seconds, nearly eight minutes behind Ruth. Ruth's extraordinary performance has solidified her status as a leading figure in long-distance running.

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Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Marathon Record

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1. What was Ruth Chepngetich's finishing time?

2. What did Ruth dedicate her win to?

3. Who finished in second place in the marathon?

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