Should We Trust the Women's World Record from the 2024 Chicago Marathon?

Описание: Marathon Handbook editor-at-large, Boston Marathon winner and respected author Amby Burfoot discusses his op-ed on the site about his skepticism of the world record performance by Ruth Chepngetich at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.

He highlights the lack of transparency in athletics, particularly in women's running, and the need for institutional reform to ensure the integrity of the sport. The hosts analyze the data behind Chepngetich's record-breaking run and compare it to world record performances in other athletics events in history. They call for increased accountability among stakeholders in the marathon running community, including shoe brands, World Athletics, the World Marathon Majors race organizers, and the agents and coaches working with elite marathoners today.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the World Record Controversy
01:44 Skepticism Surrounding Ruth Chepngetich's Performance
08:34 Comparative Analysis with Other Events
13:55 Examining the Data Behind the Record
20:21 The Need for Transparency in Athletics
26:45 Call for Institutional Reform in Marathon Running


Show Notes:

Read Amby's op-ed:
https://marathonhandbook.com/opinion-...

Watch Chepngetich's world record finish in Chicago:
https://marathonhandbook.com/ruth-che...

WATCH: Ruth Chepngetich Sets World Record At Chicago Marathon And Becomes The First Woman To Break 2:10:
https://marathonhandbook.com/ruth-che...

More on the doping crisis in Kenyan athletics:
https://apnews.com/article/kenya-dopi...

The Kenyan government cuts funding to anti-doping controls in the country:
https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/at...

Our Live Updates from the 2024 Chicago Marathon:
https://marathonhandbook.com/live-upd...

Here’s What Nike’s Exclusive Chicago Marathon In-store Pop Up Looked Like:
https://marathonhandbook.com/nike-des...

The Best Gear of the 2024 Chicago Marathon Expo:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-best...

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/training...

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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Thumbnail photo: Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris/MH illustration

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