Marthon World Record Stories

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo smashes world half marathon record in Barcelona
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo smashes world half marathon record in Barcelona
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 16, 2025

His blistering run shattered the previous record of 57:30 set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in 2024 by a staggering 49 seconds, the largest single impr...

World record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum to be laid to rest
World record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum to be laid to rest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2024

Kiptum died on February 11, 2024, after he lost control while driving his Toyota Premio from Eldoret towards Ravine.

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes women's 5km world record in Barcelona
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes women's 5km world record in Barcelona
Agency  |  Dec 31, 2023

The 23-year-old improved on the previous women-only world record of 14:29 set by Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi in Herzogenaurach on September 12, 2021.

Kenya's 23-year-old Kiptum rewrites marathon history
Kenya's 23-year-old Kiptum rewrites marathon history
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 14, 2023

After Kiptum's latest fete, Kenyan athletes now claim 10 out of the 15 fastest Men's Marathon times in history.

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