Chepngetich expected to challenge Lisbon Half record
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 12.02.25. | 16:07
Her half marathon PB of 1:04:02 set in 2021 was then a world record that has since been broken
Reigning marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich as the headline star of the 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, set to take place on Sunday 9 March.
The first woman in history to break the 2:10 barrier when she timed 2:09:56 in Chicago last year, the 30-year-old global superstar is excited about her return to Portugal and poses a threat to the 1:05:30 course record, set by Almaz Ayana in 2023.
"I am thrilled to announce that I will be running the Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9. I can't wait. See you soon, Lisbon!" said the Kenyan runner to the event organizers.9
Her presence on the starting line up confirms the event’s prestige on the international calendar.
In addition to her marathon world record, Chepngetich boasts an impressive resume, including the 2019 World Championship marathon title (Doha) and victories in the Chicago (2021, 2022, and 2024), Nagoya (2022 and 2023), Dubai (2019), and Istanbul (2018) marathons.
She is also the sixth-fastest woman of all time in the half marathon with a time of 1:04:02 from Istanbul 2021 and is expected to pose a strong challenge to the Lisbon course record of 1:05:30, set by Almaz Ayana in 2023.
In the coming weeks, more elite names will be announced for the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, which this year will also host Portugal’s National Half Marathon Championship, bringing together the country’s best athletes.
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