Ruth Chepngetich vs Brigid Kosgei
Ruth Chepngetich vs Brigid Kosgei: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ruth Chepngetich and Brigid Kosgei?
Brigid Kosgei is a notable rival of Chepng'etich, having held the marathon world record prior to her. Their races often draw significant attention, highlighting the competitive nature of women's marathon running.
Ruth Chepngetich
Key numbers
- Marathon wins4
- World records1
- World Championships medals1
- Half marathon personal best1:04:02
Top honours
- World ChampionshipsGold medal in marathon (2019)
- World Half Marathon ChampionshipsTeam medal (2018)
- Chicago MarathonWinner (2021, 2022, 2024)
- Dubai MarathonCourse record holder (2:17:08, 2019)
- Istanbul Half MarathonWorld record holder (1:04:02, 2021)
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Brigid Kosgei
Key numbers
- Marathon Wins6
- World Records1
- Olympic Medals1
- Major Marathon Titles4
Top honours
- World Record2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon
- Olympic Silver Medal2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Chicago Marathon Champion2018, 2019
- London Marathon Champion2019, 2020
- Tokyo Marathon Champion2021, 2026