Girls’s world file holder Ruth Chepngetich is ready to race within the London Marathon on 27 April.
The Kenyan, 30, ran the quickest time in historical past by a feminine athlete on the Chicago Marathon in October, clocking two hours, 9 minutes and 57 seconds.
Chepngetich’s feat noticed her surpass Ethiopian Tigst Assefa’s earlier file by practically two minutes and turn into the primary lady to run a marathon in below two hours and 10 minutes.
“The London Marathon at all times brings collectively the most effective athletes on the planet,” stated Chepngetich.
“I did not know (setting the world file in Chicago) was doable however I got here to understand that desires can come true.”
Chepngetich will likely be joined in London by Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and compatriot Peres Jepchirchir, who holds the women-only marathon world file.
Peres set a time of two hours, 16 minutes and 16 seconds in London final yr the place, in contrast to the Chicago Marathon, girls run alongside the lads somewhat than in a separate race.
“Myself, Peres and the opposite girls are robust so will probably be a aggressive one,” added Chepngetich.
“I wish to put together as finest I can and we are going to see if we are able to decrease Peres’ world file. With the energy of the sphere, I feel we are able to assist one another and perhaps the world file will fall.”
