Ruth Chepngetich will look to recement her name as a Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion after earning the title in 2021.
Country of Origin: Kenya
Standout Race: 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chepngetich marked her first appearance racing in the United States with a major victory at the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. After snatching an early lead in the race, Chepngetich crossed the finish line well ahead of her fellow elite runners with an official time of 2:22:31. Along with landing in first place, Chepngetich became the fourth fastest woman in the marathon's history.
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Ever since the self-coached sensation made her marathon debut in 2017, she has finished among the top three in every marathon she has completed. The feat includes wins in Dubai, Istanbul and the 2019 IAAF World Championships.
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Chepngetich headed to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics heavily favored to win gold, but struggled during the race and dropped out around the 30K mark. But she followed that performance with a historic win at the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
