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Who shattered the world record for the fastest marathon run, and how fast did they do it?

On October 8, 2023, at the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum made history by becoming the first to run a marathon in less than 2 hours and 1 minute. He crossed the finish line with an astonishing 2 hours and 35 seconds. This achievement was particularly impressive, considering it was only the third competitive marathon of his career. His record-breaking performance was a personal victory and a moment of national pride as he continued the legacy of his fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, the previous record holder.