Marathon
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.
Kenyan runner sets new marathon world record
Reported by AI
Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich set a new marathon world record on October 13, 2024, in Chicago. She clocked 2:09:57 hours, beating the previous best by about two minutes. The record came during her victory in the Chicago Marathon.
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.
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.
Ayinelam Desta wins Amsterdam Marathon women's race
Ethiopia's Ayinelam Desta won the women's category at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. This marks the third consecutive year Ethiopian athletes have claimed victory. The Amsterdam Marathon holds platinum status in world athletics.