Kenyans Dominate Chicago Marathon as Kosgei Breaks World Record

Kosgei achieved the feat when she clocked 2 hours, 14 minutes and 04 seconds during Chicago Marathon. The feat saw her erase Britain's Paula Radcliffe time of 2:15:25 set on April 13, 2003 in London. Lawrence Cherono won the men's category of the hotly contested race, clocking two hours, 05 minutes and 45 seconds.

Brigid Kosgei on her way to victory during the Kalya Half Marathon in West Pokot County on December 08, 2018.

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