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Ruth Chepngetich

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Ruth Chepngetich

Kenyan marathon runner, 2019 world champion, ran 2:09:56 in Chicago in 2024

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Ruth Chepngetich marathon

Ruth Chepngetich's recorded marathon is 2:09:56. Performance date: 2024-10-13. Age at the time: 30. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA)) · Season best 2024, road, age 30

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“Marathon 2024 2:09:56 Chicago, IL (USA) 13 OCT 2024”

Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2024 in the World Athletics progression table (Marathon). In October 2025 the Athletics Integrity Unit banned her for three years, backdated to April 2025, after a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide (Wikipedia).

  1. 2024

    • Marathon2:09:56

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, road, age 30

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-10-13 · age 30

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2024 2:09:56 Chicago, IL (USA) 13 OCT 2024”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))

  2. 2023

    • Marathon2:15:37

      CompetitionSeason best 2023, road, age 29

      Official result, worldathletics.org2023-10-08 · age 29

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2023 2:15:37 Chicago, IL (USA) 08 OCT 2023”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))

    • Marathon2:18:08

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 28 or 29

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2023 · age 28–29medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon Nagoya, Japan 1st Marathon 2:18:08”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaNagoya Women's Marathon (Nagoya, Japan)

  3. 2022

    • Marathon2:14:18

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, road, age 28

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-10-09 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2022 2:14:18 Chicago, IL (USA) 09 OCT 2022”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))

    • Marathon2:17:18

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 27 or 28

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2022 · age 27–28medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2022 Nagoya Women's Marathon Nagoya, Japan 1st Marathon 2:17:18 CR”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaNagoya Women's Marathon (Nagoya, Japan)

  4. 2021

    • Marathon2:22:31

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, road, age 27

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-10-10 · age 27

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2021 2:22:31 Chicago, IL (USA) 10 OCT 2021”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))

  5. 2020

    • Marathon2:22:05

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, road, age 26

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-10-04 · age 26

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2020 2:22:05 London (GBR) 04 OCT 2020”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsVirgin Money London Marathon (London (GBR))

  6. 2019

    • Marathon2:32:43

      CompetitionWorld Championships, place 1 in this race, road, age 25

      Official result, worldathletics.org2019-09-27 · age 25

      Quote and details
      “1. Marathon 2:32:43 27 SEP 2019 IAAF World Championships in Athletics”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsIAAF World Championships in Athletics (Corniche, Doha (QAT))

    • Marathon2:17:08

      CompetitionSeason best 2019, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2019-01-25 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2019 2:17:08 Dubai (UAE) 25 JAN 2019”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsStandard Chartered Dubai Marathon (Dubai (UAE))

  7. 2018

    • Marathon2:18:35

      CompetitionSeason best 2018, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-11-11 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2018 2:18:35 Istanbul (TUR) 11 NOV 2018”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsIstanbul Marathon (Istanbul (TUR))

    • Marathon2:22:59

      CompetitionPlace 2nd, International competitions, age 23 or 24

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2018 · age 23–24medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2018 Paris Marathon Paris, France 2nd Marathon 2:22:59”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaParis Marathon (Paris, France)

  8. 2017

    • Marathon2:22:36

      CompetitionSeason best 2017, road, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2017-11-12 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2017 2:22:36 Istanbul (TUR) 12 NOV 2017”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsIstanbul Marathon (Istanbul (TUR))

Ruth Chepngetich 5k

Ruth Chepngetich's recorded 5k is 15:26.7. Performance date: 2022-04-09. Age at the time: 27. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Kenya Prison Ch. (Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · Season best 2022, track, age 27

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“5000 Metres 2022 15:26.70 Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) 09 APR 2022”

Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2022 in the World Athletics progression table (5000 Metres). In October 2025 the Athletics Integrity Unit banned her for three years, backdated to April 2025, after a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide (Wikipedia).

  1. 2022

    • 5K15:26.7

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, track, age 27

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-04-09 · age 27

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2022 15:26.70 Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) 09 APR 2022”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsKenya Prison Ch. (Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN))

Ruth Chepngetich 10k

Ruth Chepngetich's recorded 10k is 30:29. Performance date: 2022-05-22. Age at the time: 27. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Great Manchester Run (Manchester (GBR)) · Season best 2022, road, age 27

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“10 Kilometres Road 2022 30:29 Manchester (GBR) 22 MAY 2022”

Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2022 in the World Athletics progression table (10 Kilometres Road). In October 2025 the Athletics Integrity Unit banned her for three years, backdated to April 2025, after a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide (Wikipedia).

  1. 2023

    • 10K32:09.87

      CompetitionSeason best 2023, track, age 28

      Official result, worldathletics.org2023-06-23 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2023 32:09.87 Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) 23 JUN 2023”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsKenyan Championships (Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN))

  2. 2022

    • 10K30:29

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, road, age 27

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-05-22 · age 27

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2022 30:29 Manchester (GBR) 22 MAY 2022”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsGreat Manchester Run (Manchester (GBR))

    • 10K31:47.9

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, track, age 27

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-04-26 · age 27

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2022 31:47.9h Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) 26 APR 2022”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsKenyan Championships (Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN))

  3. 2020

    • 10K31:50

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, road, age 26

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-12-31 · age 26

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2020 31:50 Madrid (ESP) 31 DEC 2020”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsNationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana (Madrid (ESP))

  4. 2019

    • 10K31:12

      CompetitionSeason best 2019, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2019-06-30 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2019 31:12 Port Gentil (GAB) 30 JUN 2019”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsLe 10KM de Port-Gentil (Port Gentil (GAB))

  5. 2018

    • 10K33:09

      CompetitionSeason best 2018, road, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-02-03 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2018 33:09 Nyahururu (KEN) 03 FEB 2018”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsNyahururu Memorial Samuel Wanjiru (Nyahururu (KEN))

  6. 2017

    • 10K31:36

      CompetitionSeason best 2017, road, age 22

      Official result, worldathletics.org2017-06-24 · age 22

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2017 31:36 Port Gentil (GAB) 24 JUN 2017”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsPort Gentil 10 km (Port Gentil (GAB))

Ruth Chepngetich half marathon

Ruth Chepngetich's recorded half marathon is 1:04:02. Performance date: 2021-04-04. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon (Istanbul (TUR)) · Season best 2021, road, age 26

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“Half Marathon 2021 1:04:02 Istanbul (TUR) 04 APR 2021”

Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2021 in the World Athletics progression table (Half Marathon). In October 2025 the Athletics Integrity Unit banned her for three years, backdated to April 2025, after a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide (Wikipedia).

  1. 2025

    • Half marathon1:06:20

      CompetitionSeason best 2025, road, age 30

      Official result, worldathletics.org2025-03-09 · age 30

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2025 1:06:20 Lisboa (POR) 09 MAR 2025”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsEDP Lisbon Half Marathon (Lisboa (POR))

  2. 2024

    • Half marathon1:05:58

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, road, age 30

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-08-25 · age 30

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2024 1:05:58 Buenos Aires (ARG) 25 AUG 2024”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics21k Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires (ARG))

  3. 2023

    • Half marathon1:06:18

      CompetitionSeason best 2023, road, age 29

      Official result, worldathletics.org2023-08-27 · age 29

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2023 1:06:18 Buenos Aires (ARG) 27 AUG 2023”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World Athletics21K Buenos Aires Ñandú (Buenos Aires (ARG))

  4. 2022

    • Half marathon1:07:53

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, road, age 28

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-12-10 · age 28

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2022 1:07:53 Jeddah (KSA) 10 DEC 2022”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsJeddah Half Marathon (Jeddah (KSA))

  5. 2021

    • Half marathon1:04:02

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, road, age 26

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-04-04 · age 26

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2021 1:04:02 Istanbul (TUR) 04 APR 2021”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsN Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon (Istanbul (TUR))

  6. 2020

    • Half marathon1:05:06

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, road, age 26

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-11-29 · age 26

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2020 1:05:06 New Delhi (IND) 29 NOV 2020”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsAirtel Delhi Half Marathon (New Delhi (IND))

  7. 2019

    • Half marathon1:05:30

      CompetitionSeason best 2019, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2019-04-07 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2019 1:05:30 Istanbul (TUR) 07 APR 2019”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsVodafone Istanbul Half Marathon (Istanbul (TUR))

    • Half marathon1:06:09

      CompetitionPlace 2nd, International competitions, age 24 or 25

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2019 · age 24–25medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2019 Bahrain Night Half Marathon Manama, Bahrain 2nd Half Marathon 1:06:09”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaBahrain Night Half Marathon (Manama, Bahrain)

    • Half marathon1:06:06

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 24 or 25

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2019 · age 24–25medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon Gifu, Japan 1st Half Marathon 1:06:06”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaGifu Seiryu Half Marathon (Gifu, Japan)

    • Half marathon1:10:39

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 24 or 25

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2019 · age 24–25medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Bogotá Half Marathon Bogotá, Colombia 1st Half Marathon 1:10:39”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaBogotá Half Marathon (Bogotá, Colombia)

  8. 2018

    • Half marathon1:07:02

      CompetitionSeason best 2018, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-09-16 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2018 1:07:02 København (DEN) 16 SEP 2018”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsCopenhagen Half Marathon (København (DEN))

    • Half marathon1:09:12

      CompetitionPlace 13th, International competitions, age 23 or 24

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2018 · age 23–24medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2018 World Half Marathon Championships Valencia, Spain 13th Half Marathon 1:09:12”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaWorld Half Marathon Championships (Valencia, Spain)

  9. 2017

    • Half marathon1:06:19

      CompetitionSeason best 2017, road, age 22

      Official result, worldathletics.org2017-04-30 · age 22

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2017 1:06:19 Istanbul (TUR) 30 APR 2017”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsIstanbul Half Marathon (Istanbul (TUR))

    • Half marathon1:09:06

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 22 or 23

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 22–23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “2017 Adana Half Marathon Adana, Turkey 1st Half Marathon 1:09:06”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaAdana Half Marathon (Adana, Turkey)

    • Half marathon1:08:08

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 22 or 23

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 22–23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Paris Half Marathon Paris, France 1st Half Marathon 1:08:08”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaParis Half Marathon (Paris, France)

    • Half marathon1:07:42

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 22 or 23

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 22–23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Milan Half Marathon Milan, Italy 1st Half Marathon 1:07:42”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaMilan Half Marathon (Milan, Italy)

    • Half marathon1:13:57

      CompetitionPlace 3rd, International competitions, age 22 or 23

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 22–23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Bogotá Half Marathon Bogotá, Colombia 3rd Half Marathon 1:13:57”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaBogotá Half Marathon (Bogotá, Colombia)

    • Half marathon1:10:33

      CompetitionPlace 4th, International competitions, age 22 or 23

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 22–23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Lisbon, Portugal 4th Half Marathon 1:10:33”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaRock 'n' Roll Half Marathon (Lisbon, Portugal)

  10. 2016

    • Half marathon1:11:33

      CompetitionSeason best 2016, road, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-03-13 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2016 1:11:33 Rabat (MAR) 13 MAR 2016”

      Ruth CHEPNGETICH | Profile | World AthleticsRabat Half Marathon (Rabat (MAR))

    • Half marathon1:14:13

      CompetitionPlace 2nd, International competitions, age 21 or 22

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2016 · age 21–22medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Nairobi Half Marathon Nairobi, Kenya 2nd Half Marathon 1:14:13”

      Ruth Chepng'etich - WikipediaNairobi Half Marathon (Nairobi, Kenya)

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