Chepngetich responded to not completing the marathon at the World Championships by retaining her Chicago title
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich missed the world record by 14 seconds as she won her second straight Chicago Marathon women’s title.
The 2019 World Champion drove two hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds – just over the mark of compatriot Brigid Kosgei of 2:14.04
She was under world record pace until the final stages, but it’s still the second fastest time in history.
The men’s race was won by Kenya’s Benson Kipruto in 2:04.24.
Defending Chicago champion Seifu Tura of Ethiopia was second in 2:04:49, while Kenyan John Korir was third in 2:05:0
Chepngetich started strong and was three minutes and 42 seconds ahead of her rivals at halftime.
“I wanted to break the world record but I’m happy,” she said. “Next year I’m ready to come back.”
America’s Emily Sisson was second in a new national record of 2:18:29, with Kenyan Vivian Jerono Kiplagat third.
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