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Who currently holds the women’s marathon world record?

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 under 2:10. Her performance moved the event into a new era and replaced the previous record held by Tigst Assefa.

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