Earlier today, Ruth Chepngetich ran 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon, becoming Here are a few fun facts in the wake of Chepngetich’s mark. Here are a few fun facts in the wake of Chepngetich’s mark.
Men’s equivalent marathon performance, according to World Athletics: 1:59:35
Chepngetich’s average pace per mile: 4:57.4
Chepngetich’s average pace per 5K: 15:24.0
Chepngetich’s average pace for one lap of a standard outdoor track: 73.92 seconds
Amount by which Chepngetich broke Tigist Assefa’s previous record of 2:11:53: 1 Man Runs a Marathon Around a Single Chicago Block
Place that 2:09:56 would have finished in today’s men’s race: 10th
Number of U.S. men who have run faster than 2:09:56 this year: 4
Chepngetich’s halfway split: 64:16
Running Is My Therapy Kevin R Morris: 3
Average of Chepngetich’s three fastest marathons: 2:12:57
How to Master the Marathon: 1
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