Women's World Records vs. US High School Boys
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Marathon
World Record
2:09:56
Ruth Chepng'etich · 2024-10-13 · Chicago, USA
Record as of 2026-08-03
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Comparison with US High School Boys

The women's world record of 2:09:56 in the Marathon represents the pinnacle of elite female performance in this event. Comparison data with US high school boys is not tracked in detail for this event.

This record was set on 2024-10-13 in Chicago, USA. Ruth Chepng'etich set this mark as of 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the women's world record in the Marathon?

The women's world record in the Marathon is 2:09:56, set by Ruth Chepng'etich on 2024-10-13 in Chicago, USA.

How does the women's Marathon world record compare to US high school boys?

The women's Marathon world record of 2:09:56 is a world-class performance. Detailed HS comparison data is not tracked for this event.

Who holds the women's world record in the Marathon?

Ruth Chepng'etich holds the women's world record in the Marathon with a performance of 2:09:56, set in Chicago, USA on 2024-10-13.

How long has the women's Marathon world record stood?

This record has stood for 2 years, set in 2024.

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