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World Athletics Ratifies Kelvin Kiptum Marathon World Record

World Athletics Ratifies Kelvin Kiptum Marathon World Record

Kelvin Kiptum's world marathon record has finally been ratified by World Athletics, four months after the Kenyan obliterated the record.

Kiptum clocked 2:00:35 to win the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8. The Kenyan became the first man to run the marathon under 2:01.

Kiptum shaved 34 seconds off the world record set by his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge (2:01:09) at the Berlin Marathon in 2022.

World Athletics has released a statement to confirm Kiptum's world record. The ratification process usually includes doping control and shoe compliance.

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