Kelvin Kiptum competes in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Source: Screenshot - NBC News)
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Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum wins Chicago Marathon, breaks previous record

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by J.E. Stone
Kelvin Kiptum competes in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Source: Screenshot - NBC News)
Kelvin Kiptum competes in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Source: Screenshot – NBC News)

CHICAGO — Kenya-born runner Kelvin Kiptum stunned spectators around the world on Sunday by not only winning the Chicago Marathon, but also eclipsing the previous mark by 34 seconds.

Kiptum set the new world record at the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours, 35 seconds. The previous record was also held by a fellow Kenyan and two-time Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge.

More about Kiptum’s historic victory and the Chicago Marathon.

J.E. Stone

J.E. Stone is a contributing blogger and sports fanatic who covers daily news, and explores the intersections of pop culture and professional sports. NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, MLS, MMA, UFC, WWE, AEW... virtually no three-letter sports brand is safe. He's also a gamer who will take any challenge. Follow him on Discord.

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