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Brigid Kosgei breaks women’s world marathon record

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epa06252743 Brigid Kosgei of Kenya crosses the finish line to take second place in the 40th running of the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 08 October 2017. Nearly 40,000 people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries registered for the event that is one of the world's major marathons. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Paula Radcliffe’s world marathon record, which has stood imperiously for over 16 years, has been beaten by Brigid Kosgei at the Chicago Marathon. The 25-year-old Kenyan ran 2:14:04 to beat Radcliffe’s best of 2:15:25 by an astonishing 81 seconds.

Via The Guardian 

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