Ruth Chepng'etich

thumb|Ruth Chepng'etich in 2021 Ruth Chepng'etich (born 8 August 1994) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. She holds the world record in the marathon with a time of 2.09:56, set at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Chepng'etich also won a gold medal in the event at the 2019 World Athletics Championships. Her fastest half marathon time is 1.04:02, which she ran in Istanbul in April 2021. Chepng'etich was given a three-year suspension from competition by the Athletics Integrity Unit beginning in April 2025, following a positive test for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide, which she later admitted to using. Quotes I feel so great. I’m very proud of myself. This is my dream. I fought a lot, thinking about the world record. The world record has come back to Kenya, and I dedicate this world record to Kelvin Kiptum. Chepngetich smashes world marathon record in Chicago with 2:09:56 | REPORTS | World Athletics I am planning to defend my title and improve my time,” said Chepngetich. “There's no better race in the world than the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Chepngetich, Hassan and Sisson in Chicago Marathon clash, June 22 2023 External links Category:1994 births Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Track and field athletes Category:Living people Category:Women from Kenya Category:Women in sports Category:Marathon runners Category:Women born in the 1990s