Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich Sets World Record at Chicago Marathon

Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to break the 2-hour-10-minute barrier with a time of 2:09:57 at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13.

This video shows the moment Chepngetich crossed the finish line.

“Ruth Chepngetich, you are the Women’s World Record Holder,” the Chicago Marathon wrote on social media.

It was the third time Chepngetich had won the women’s marathon in Chicago, organizers said. Credit: Chicago Marathon via Storyful

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