One year after the late Kelvin Kiptum obliterated Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world record by 34 seconds, running an almost unfathomable 2:00:35, Ruth Chepngetich topped that. Her astounding time of 2:09:56 is one of the greatest running performances in history, makes her the first woman to run under 2:10 in a marathon, and lopped one minute and 57 seconds off Tigist Assefa’s old world record.
On the men’s side, Kenya’s John Korir notched his first-ever World Marathon Majors victory in 2:02:44. (What a time for the sport of marathoning we’re in right now, where a 2:02 showing is basically a footnote!)
Hosts:
Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X
Time Stamps:
Ruth Chepngetich:
1:31 - Breaking down her 2:09:56 world record
9:40 - More on her running history + Chicago victory
13:52 - Stats + analysis on her record
Skepticism surrounding Chepngetich’s world record:
19:01 - Training factors
22:27 - Potential for doping
25:48 - Chepngetich being questioned in the press conference
37:19 - Language barrier
39:35 - The press center during the marathon
American women:
41:21 - Susanna Sullivan, 7th/1st American, 2:21:57
42:57 - Lindsay Flanagan, 9th/2nd American, 2:23:31
44:33 - Keira D’Amato dropping out due to injury
45:13 - Emma Bates, 11th/3rd American, 2:24:00
Men’s race:
47:18 - John Korir, 1st in 2:02:44
50:06 - More on the top finishers
American men:
53:25 - CJ Albertson (7th/1st American, 2:08:17) and Zach Panning (10th/2nd American, 2:09:16)
Final thoughts:
56:15 - Feedback on the broadcast
1:06:29 - CITIUS live at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Mentioned in this episode…
Read: Parting Thoughts From The 2024 Chicago Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich Destroys Women’s World Record In 2:09:56 at Chicago Marathon
Read: Tweet by Steve Magness comparing Ruth Chepngetich’s world record to equivalent performances
Watch: Interviews with some of the top stars from the Chicago Marathon
Watch: Chicago Marathon full replay
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