Maraton
Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui eyes New York Marathon title
Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui returns to New York on November 2, 2025, to defend her TCS New York City Marathon title. The 34-year-old athlete enters with strong confidence after her 2024 victory and a solid 2025 season. She faces tough competition from runners like Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri.
Ethiopian athletes win Ljubljana Marathon in Slovenia
Ethiopian athletes claimed victory in both the men's and women's races at the Ljubljana Marathon in Slovenia. Haftamu Abadi won the men's event, while Tigist Gezake triumphed in the women's category.
Ngetich misses world record due to strong winds
Agnes Jebet Ngetich defended her Valencia Half Marathon title in Spain on October 26, 2025, but strong headwinds denied her the world record, finishing in 1:03:08. That time is the best of the year and third fastest in history. She earned a Sh5.2 million bonus for her victory.
Ruth chepng'etich banned for three years by aiu
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepng'etich, the world marathon record holder, has been banned for three years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after admitting to using the prohibited substance Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Her urine sample, taken on March 14, 2025, showed concentrations of about 3,800 ng/mL. The ban was reduced from four years due to her early admission.
Kenyansk løber sætter nyt maratonverdensrekord
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Den kenyanske løber Ruth Chepngetich satte et nyt maratonverdensrekord den 13. oktober 2024 i Chicago. Hun klokkede 2:09:57 timer og slog det tidligere bedste resultat med omkring to minutter. Rekorden kom under hendes sejr i Chicago Marathon.