History of Ruth Chepng'etich in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 18, 2025

Ruth Chepng'etich is a Kenyan long-distance runner, famed for her marathon prowess. She currently holds the world record in the women's marathon, clocking in at 2:09:56 during the 2024 Chicago Marathon, where she earned her third victory at the event. Chepng'etich also won the 2019 World Athletics Championships marathon. She is also the first woman to run marathons in under 2:11 and 2:10. In addition to her marathon achievements, Chepng'etich holds the sixth-fastest women's half-marathon time. It was announced that she was provisionally suspended by the AIU in July 2025 for alleged anti-doping violations.

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August 1994: Ruth Chepng'etich's Birth

In August 1994, Ruth Chepng'etich was born. She is a Kenyan road runner.

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2019: World Champion

In 2019, Ruth Chepng'etich became the world champion in the marathon.

2019: World Title Win at World Athletics Championships

In 2019, on September 28, Ruth Chepng'etich won the world title in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, with a time of 2:32:43.

October 2020: Third Place Finish at London Marathon

In October 2020, on October 4, Ruth Chepng'etich finished third in the London Marathon.

2020: Previous Best Half Marathon Record

In 2020, the previous best half marathon record was set by Ababel Yeshaneh.

April 2021: Half Marathon World Record

In April 2021, on April 4, Ruth Chepng'etich set a half marathon world record of 1:04:02 at the Istanbul Half Marathon in Turkey.

October 2021: First World Marathon Major Victory

In October 2021, on October 10, Ruth Chepng'etich achieved her first victory at a World Marathon Major by winning the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:22:31.

2021: Chicago Marathon Win

In 2021, Ruth Chepng'etich won the Chicago Marathon.

2022: Chicago Marathon Win

In 2022, Ruth Chepng'etich won the Chicago Marathon.

February 2024: Dedication to Kelvin Kiptum

In February 2024, Ruth Chepng'etich dedicated her world record to Kelvin Kiptum, who passed away that month.

October 2024: New World Record at Chicago Marathon

In October 2024, on October 13, at the Chicago Marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich set a new world record in the marathon with a time of 2:09:56.

2024: Chicago Marathon World Record

In 2024, Ruth Chepng'etich set the women's world record in the marathon at the Chicago Marathon, with a time of 2:09:56. She also won the Chicago Marathon for the third time.

July 2025: Provisional Suspension

On July 17, 2025, Ruth Chepng'etich was provisionally suspended by the AIU for alleged anti-doping violations.

July 2025: Provisional Suspension by Athletics Integrity Unit

On July 17, 2025, Ruth Chepng'etich was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a banned substance.