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Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich narrowly misses World Record in 2022 Chicago Marathon victory

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Second-fastest women's marathon in history Ruth Chepngetich wins 2022 Chicago Marathon [Twitter]

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich on Sunday won her second consecutive Chicago Marathon women's title with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds.

Ruth, 28, built up an early lead and had established an astonishing 3 minutes 42 seconds advantage over the chasing pack by the halfway point.

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