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5 major marathons. In 42 days. 2 back-to-back. How top wheelchair racers are doing it

6:12am October 10, 2021

by Aimee Berg

Due to COVID-19 postponements, the races known collectively as the World Marathon Majors, are all scheduled from Sept. 26 to Nov.7. It's an unprecedented crunch for both runners and wheelchair racers.

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the 2019 Chicago Marathon on Sunday with at time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 4 seconds. Kosgei's time also marks a new world record marathon time.

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Kenyan Brigid Kosgei Smashes Women's World Record At Chicago Marathon

4:07pm October 13, 2019

by Wynne Davis

The 25-year-old runner finished in a time of 2:14:04 on Sunday, beating the previous record set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003 by 81 seconds.

Rita Jeptoo of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite division of the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21.

With Reports Of Doping, World Marathon Majors Postpones Awards Ceremony

4:09pm October 31, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Rita Jeptoo, the accomplished marathoner who holds the course record at Boston, has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. The Majors said it's awaiting a decision by the governing body.