Who is Ruth Chepngetich? The athlete who made history at the Chicago marathon by breaking the women's world record

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich made history on Sunday by breaking the women's marathon world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Chepngetich finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopian Tigst Assefa in 2023. This remarkable feat marks Chepngetich's third victory in Chicago, solidifying her status as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time.