It will be the third time it’s happened in the history of women’s marathoning. Valencia last year had 4 under 2.19 and a fifth sub 2.20. That may never happen again but both here and Valencia again have the potential to get 4 under 2.20.
Kosgei, Ruth C. and Vivian will not miss that mark unless injury intervened, leaving either Jemeli to have a good day or major winner Bekere to run a PB.