The Guardian -
13 Oct 2026 07:00

Ruth Chepngetichs failed doping test, five months after she obliterated the record in 2024, left the sport deeply uneasy but powerless to actWhen Ruth Chepngetich annihilated the womens marathon world record in Chicago two years ago today, NBCs commentators compared it to the moon landing. Bring it on Neil Armstrong! cried one. She has done things in this sport that we have not seen, said another. Unbelievable!That was a word others reached for too after the Kenyan had crossed the line in 2hr 9m...
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