- The woman who holds the world record in the marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich, was banned due to the use of prohibited substances.
- Her world record could be secure, but it is compromised and is now subject to a two-year suspension from competitions.
- Faith Kipyegon has once again set a new world record in the 1500 meters, marking her place in sporting history for the third time.
Ruth Chepng'etich's suspension follows her groundbreaking world record at the Chicago Marathon, but which other Kenyan athletes hold world records?
Kenyan male and female athletes have set new world records since the 1960s on the most prominent platforms.
They have established new benchmarks on the road and track, some of which have remained untouched for a significant period.https://www.mountaintravel.my.id/.co.kereviews the world records held by Kenyan athletes as listed by World Athletics.
Kenyans with world records
Faith Kipyegon - 1,500 meters, Mile
Kipyegon has made significant accomplishments throughout her career and may be considered among the top track athletes in history. She is a three-time Olympic champion and a four-time world champion. The 30-year-old has established four world records and currently holds two of them. She recently set a new 1,500m world record on July 5 at the Prefontaine Classic.
The Kenyan champion ran a time of 3:48.68, reducing her own record by 0.36 seconds, just days after trying to complete the mile in under four minutes. She is aiming for a fourth world championship in the long distance later this year.
Kelvin Kiptum - Men's Marathon
The late Kiptum made history as the first male runner to complete a marathon in under 2:01, achieving a time of 2:00:35 during his victory at the Chicago Marathon in October 2023. He reduced Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record, set in Berlin, by 34 seconds.
A young athlete passed away in a heartbreaking car crash in February 2024.
David Rudisha - 800m
Rudisha delivered one of the most remarkable track performances in Olympic history, establishing a world record. He achieved a world record time of 1:40.91 during the 2012 London Olympics to claim victory. No competitor has matched this achievement ever since.
Beatrice Chebet - 10,000 meters, 5,000 meters
Chebet secured two Olympic gold medals at the Paris Games following her achievement in breaking the 10,000m record at the Prefontaine Classic. She recorded a time of 28:54.14 at the Prefontaine Classic on May 25, 2024, surpassing Letesenbet Gidey's previous record.
On the same day, July 5, she set a new world record in the 5000m and was the first woman to complete the race in under 14 minutes. Her time was 13:58.06.
Beatrice Chepkoech - 3,000-meter steeplechase
Chepkoech has been the holder of the women's 3,000m steeplechase world record (8:44.32) since 2018, yet she has not managed to secure an Olympic or world championship title. She did not win a gold medal at the Olympics, and it seems she will be retiring before the 2028 events take place.
Other Kenyan athletes who hold world records
Agnes Jebet Ng'etich - 5 km combined (14:13)
Agnes Jebet Tirop - 10 kilometers women's event - (30:01)
Noah N'Geny - 1,000 (2:11.96)
Daniel Komen - 3,000 meters (7:20.67)
Emmanuel Wanyonyi - Mile Track - (3:54.6)
Ruth Chepng'etich - Marathon (2:09:56)
Kenyan runners prohibited due to doping violations
In a related story, https://www.mountaintravel.my.id/.co.kelisted Kenyan athletes who faced suspension due to doping violations.
Rita Jeptoo surrendered her Boston and Chicago Marathon championships following a positive result for prohibited substances.
Lawrence Cherono received a seven-year suspension, and Rhonex Kipruto is also undergoing a long-term ban.
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