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Ruth Chepng'etich was definitely disappointed not to have won the race but she will be smiling all the way to the bank courtesy of her second-place finish.
Two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepng’etich went into this year’s edition of the marathon with the hope of achieving a hattrick but was stunned by Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan.
Hassan, competing in just but her second marathon, managed to set a new course record time of 2:13:44, which also doubled up as the second fastest time in history.
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20:53 - 08.10.2023
ATHLETICS President Ruto, Olunga, Tergat among those in awe of Kelvin Kiptum’s record-breaking heroics in Chicago
President William Ruto was among those who congratulated Kelvin Kiptum for smashing the world marathon record with former record holder Paul Tergat also lauding the runner
Chepng’etich was forced to settle for second place behind the double Olympic champion. She clocked 2:15:37 to cross the finish line second as Ethiopia’s Megertu Alemu completed the podium.
Chepng’etich and Hassan were together for the better part of the race and they took turns leading in the race but Hassan charged up after the 30km mark and she did not look back.
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08:00 - 09.10.2023
ATHLETICS The millions 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum will mint for breaking Eliud Kipchoge's world record
Kelvin Kiptum stunned the whole world by breaking Eliud Kipchoge's world record time and he will be awarded handsomely for his exploits.
Despite finishing second at the event, the reigning Nagoya Women’s Marathon champion will still have a reason to rejoice since she will receive a handsome amount of money for her exploits.
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09:00 - 09.10.2023
ATHLETICS Big payday for Kenya’s Benson Kipruto, John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei despite failing to win at Chicago Marathon
Kenya runners Benson Kipruto, John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei still pocketed millions despite failing to claim victory at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon
Hassan, the victor of the race will walk away with Ksh Ksh14,870,000 for winning the race and an additional Ksh 7,435,000 for breaking the course record.
On her part, Chepng’etich will bag Ksh Ksh 7,435,000 for her second place and an additional Ksh 5,946,000 for running sub 2:20:00. Third-place finisher Alemu will walk away with Ksh 3,717,500 and an additional and Ksh 5,946,000.
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