Ruth Chepngetich breaks world record at 2024 Chicago Marathon

Another year, another world record broken at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich won the marathon with an official time of 2:09:56. She's the first woman to run under 2:10 in history.

She wasn't the only Kenyan to win at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.

Over a year after his friend — Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this year — blew kisses as he set a world marathon record as he won the 2023 Chicago Marathon, John Korir won the 2024 race in honor of his friend.

Korir won the race with an unofficial time of 2:02:43.

As Korir crossed the finish line he spread his arms wide in celebration as he ran through the tape at the finish line. Korir then pointed a finger toward the sky as he celebrated his accomplishments.

Korir had a healthy lead over his compettition toward the end of the race. As he approached two hours, he had created such a large seperation from the other runners that a win was near. As he approached the 26.2-mile mark.

Korir made his Chicago Marathon debut in 2022 and finished in fourth place at the 2024 Boston Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:07:40.