That CR is 2.17.18 from last year when challenged for a while by Salpeter who ran 2.18.45
So last day of Mary Keitany's women's only WR, I think. The true marathon GOAT, imho.
Happy to be wrong. But soloing a 2:18:08 is still impressive. Easy money
Chepngetich will win $250,000 for this, but after taxes, the cut World Athletics takes, and her agent Federico Rosa's percent, her actual take will be more like $150,000. Plus appearance fees and whatever other bonuses.
I'm glad she admits it's not easy running alone. Get her in a race with competition. Berlin is fast but an optical dud for women. I hope she chooses New York for the fall.
Male pacers again and a touch better pacing in Chicago and the record’s hers.
Yeah, Sorry El K I think Chicago is her second marathon. She runs super-fast there and scores a massive payday without anyone really to take her on. It's a Nike operation as well. If they can intelligently pace her and the conditions are good 2:13 is definitely out there. Granted at this rate, several athletes could be in the mix to lower the WR.