Brigid Kosgei breaks women’s world marathon record

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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