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Which athlete currently holds the women’s world record for the marathon?

Correct answer Ruth Chepngetich

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Ruth Chepngetich set the women's marathon world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, becoming the first woman to break 2:10. Her run surpassed the previous record and reset expectations for elite women's marathon racing.

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