With the arrival of October, as every year, came one of the most anticipated moments for running fans, loaded with big names in world athletics, among which stood out, above all, Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir. And we are talking about nothing more and nothing less than the brand new winners of the Chicago Marathon 2024, which held its 46th edition on October 13 from 14:30 Spanish time. A spectacle that left us with a new world record in the women's category, lowering by almost 2 minutes the previous best mark of the discipline, held by Tigst Assefa. The Kenyan Chepngetichha recorded a time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 56 seconds, being the first runner in history to go under the 2 hours and 10 minutes in the 42k distance! A historical fact that confirms Chicago as the fastest marathon in the world with the world records for women(Ruth Chepngetich - 2:09:56) and men (Kelvin Kiptum - 2:00:35).
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Ruth Chepngetich, first female athlete in history to go under the 2 hours and 10 minutes.
And is that this Chicago Marathon 2024, which as you already know, already had to his credit the best world record in history in men's marathon, with the incredible time of 2:00:35 achieved by the sadly deceased Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. A runner who was honored with a minute of silence before the official start of the new edition. But, in addition, after the celebration of its new and last edition, the Chicago Marathon rises with a new world record, that of Ruth Chepngetich, with a mark of 2:09:56 that makes her the fastest marathon runner of all time, and the first to go under the 2 hours and 10 minutes. A time that beats the previous record by almost 2 minutes, set last year at the Berlin Marathon by Tigst Assefa with her 2:11:53.
After the great winner of the day, the podium in the women's category was meta by the Ethiopian Asefa Kebede, more than 7 minutes and a half behind the champion with a time of 2:17:32 and the Kenyan Irine Cheptai, who also finished in third position thanks to her time of 2:17:52. A race that will go down in history for leaving us the new world marathon record in the women's category.
Chepngetich, new world record with the Nike Alphafly 3
Putting the spotlight on the running shoes worn by the athletes who have topped the podium, it should be noted that just 371 days after Kelvin Kiptum set the men's world record, Ruth Chepngetich has been able to honor his legacy, and also with a flyingshoe that is causing a furor among the fastest marathon runners on the planet: the Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
The Nike Alphafly 3 redefines the concept of marathon running shoes, combining innovation and performance in a revolutionary design. Its midsole, the heart of this masterpiece, features a continuous layer of ZoomX cushioning that ensures smooth transitions and exceptional propulsion. The core of its power lies in the synergy between the Air Zoom units and the carbon fiber Flyplate, now wider for greater stability. With an enlarged base, it offers comfort for elite runners alike. The outsole provides traction without compromising weight, while theAtomknit 3.0 upper ensures a snug fit.
The innovative Nike Alphafly 3 not only promises speed, but is designed to make a difference in your running experience, pushing you beyond your limits with every stride of your next marathon.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia' s Kebede (2:17:32) came in second with her On Cloudboom Strike shoes. While the Kenyan athlete Cheptai (2:17:52), like her compatriot Chepngetich, also ran in the Nike Alphafly 3 to take third place in the women's classification.
The Chicago Marathon 2024 once again confirms Nike as the great reference for the fastest carbon plateshoes for running a marathon. In fact, taking into account the top three men's and women's positions in the general classification of this Chicago 42k, the Nike Alphafly 3 took first and third place in the women's category; andsecond place in the men's category.
John Korir, winner in the men's category with the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris.
Meanwhile, among the 50,000 runners who gathered on Sunday in the American city, the surprise in the men's category was the victoria of John Korir, who although he could not beat the stratospheric mark of the late Kiptum, completed a great performance, crossing the meta line in a meritorious 2:02:43 and thus improving his personal best. After him, in second position we could see the Ethiopian Huseydin Mohamed Esa with 2:04:39 and in third position Amos Kipruto with a time of 2:04:50.
As for the fastestshoes of the Chicago 2024 Marathon in the men's category, the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris shoes were enough for Kenyan John Korir (2:02:43) to take the final victory ahead of Ethiopian Mohamed Esa 204 : 50:04:50), who ran with the Nike Alphafly 3, being the second classified; and also of the Kenyan Amos Kipruto (2:04:50), who has occupied the third step of the podium, and ran with the brand new adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is another cutting-edge, long-distance racingshoes designed to propel athletes to new personal bests. Its innovative structure incorporates the revolutionary FF TURBO PLUS foam in the midsole, offering superior cushioning and exceptional energy return. The carbon fiber plate, strategically positioned and enlarged in the forefoot, works in synergy with the midsole to provide explosive propulsion, especially beneficial for runners looking to optimize their stride length. The MOTION WRAP 2.0 upper ensures a precise, breathable fit, while the ASICSGRIP rubber outsole ensures reliable grip in a variety of conditions.
This ultra-lightweight shoe from ASICS not only promises speed, but is cleverly engineered to elevate performance in marathons and half marathons, offering elite runners and enthusiasts alike an unprecedented competitive edge.
Chicago Marathon 2024 Rankings
Rankings and results for the Chicago Marathon 2024, with meta times for the top male and female runners.
Chicago Marathon 2024 women's standings (top 3 finishers)
- Ruth Chepngetich - 2:09:56 -> On Cloudboom Strike
- Irine Cheptai - 2:17:52 172480.1728849949-> ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
- Huseydin Mohamed Esa - 2:04:39 -> Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
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