Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich made history on Sunday by breaking the women's marathon world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Chepngetich finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopian Tigst Assefa in 2023. This remarkable feat marks Chepngetich's third victory in Chicago, solidifying her status as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time.
