Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya Smashes World Record at Chicago Marathon

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 on Oct. 13, 2024. Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune via AP

CHICAGO—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.