Ratified: Kiptum's world marathon record | PRESS-RELEASES
Kelvin Kiptum’s world marathon record of 2:00:35 set in Chicago last year has been ratified
worldathletics.orgHere’s the latest widely reported update on marathon world records:
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Kelvin Kiptum’s men’s marathon world record of 2:00:35, set at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, has been ratified by World Athletics as the official world record. This remains the most recent officially ratified men’s world best in the marathon.[1]
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On the women’s side, Ruth Chepngetich is noted for dramatic performances in recent years, with reports in 2024 about Chicago Marathon breaking the women’s world record with a time around 2:11:53, though that specific mark has seen competition and talk of faster performances in various events; be aware that doping-related developments have also affected some record narratives in the period following those performances.[8][1]
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There have been sensational but unverified or rapidly evolving claims in media about sub-2-hour performances in major races (e.g., London Marathon) by different athletes, but these are not always confirmed as official world records or ratified records and should be treated cautiously until confirmed by World Athletics.[4]
Key context you might want:
- The official men’s record remains 2:00:35 by Kelvin Kiptum (Chicago, Oct 8, 2023) as ratified in 2024.[1]
- Women’s marathon records and noteworthy performances have been more event-driven (e.g., Chicago and other majors) with ongoing scrutiny around doping cases that can affect record status.[8]
Would you like a brief, up-to-date bullet-point summary of the record holders by gender, plus the latest ratified dates and any active doping or appeals that could influence current standings? I can also pull the most recent official statements from World Athletics if you want precise citations.