Kelvin Kiptum makes marathon history: a new world record in Chicago
The marathon is a legendary event that attracts the attention of running enthusiasts around the world. And this year, it was the young Kenyan, Kelvin Kiptum, who made headlines by setting a new world record during the Chicago marathon. At only 23 years old, Kiptum managed to erase the previous record held by Eliud Kipchoge since 2018.
Kelvin Kiptum already made a name for himself last April during the London Marathon, where he placed second with an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 25 seconds. This performance had already earned him position as one of the fastest runners in history. Today, during the Chicago Marathon, Kiptum reached heights never seen before.
The young Kenyan not only broke the world record, but he also became the first runner to go under 2 hours and 1 minute in competitive conditions. An incredible feat for such a young athlete. Before the race, Kiptum said that running in 2 hours was a future goal, but that he wasn’t thinking about the world record yet. And yet he did it.
Starting at a strong pace, Kelvin Kiptum was able to accelerate and gain a lead in the second half of the race, finally crossing the finish line by setting a new world record of 2 hours and 35 seconds. That’s 34 seconds better than Eliud Kipchoge’s time. An extraordinary performance which confirms the talent and potential of the young Kenyan runner.
At only 23 years old, Kelvin Kiptum is still in the early stages of his marathon career. Until now, he had never directly measured himself against Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon legend. But with this new world record under his belt, he now positions himself as a serious competitor for the major competitions to come, notably the Paris Games.
This meeting between the two runners promises to be exciting and will certainly be one of the highlights of the next Olympic Games. Running fans around the world will have their eyes glued to this confrontation between the reigning world record holder and the young prodigy who wants to take his place.
The marathon continues to fascinate crowds and inspire runners around the world. Kelvin Kiptum has just proven that anything is possible with determination, talent and a lot of practice. In his own way, he writes a new page in the history of this legendary race. It remains to be seen what the next step will be for this promising young talent in his quest to become the best marathon runner in the world.