Kelvin Kiptum Smashes Marathon World Record With A Thrilling Victory In Chicago
Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum etched his name into the annals of marathon history in Chicago on Sunday, obliterating the men's marathon world record with a stunning time of 2 hours and 35 seconds. This incredible feat saw him surpass the previous record held by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge by over 30 seconds.
Kiptum's journey to this moment had been marked by remarkable achievements, having earlier shattered the course record at the London Marathon earlier in the year. Yet, his sights were not initially set on the world record when he took to the Windy City's marathon course. However, as he surged past the 35-kilometer mark, he could feel the possibility of eclipsing Kipchoge's previous mark of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds drawing near. In a display of extraordinary determination, Kipt...