This archive report was first published on 14 October 2019.
On October 13, 2019, Brigid Kosgei made history by setting the new women's world marathon record at the Chicago Marathon, where she emerged champion in a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 04 seconds.
Her record-breaking performance saw her erase Britain's Paula Radcliffe's time of 2:15:25, set on April 13, 2003, in London.
Brigid Kosgei's world record time not only saw her defend her Chicago Marathon title but also set a new course record, reducing Radcliffe's time of 2:17:18, set on October 13, 2002.
Here are ten key facts about the new world marathon record holder:
- Brigid Kosgei was born on February 20, 1994.
- She hails from Sinon, Kapcherop in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
- She attended Tulwa Girls High School in Nandi County.
- She is married to Mathew Mitei and has two children, twins Faith Chepchumba and Brian Kibet, aged six.
- Her favorite food is ugali served with traditional vegetables and fresh milk or mursik.
- She is managed by Rosa and Associati.
- She trains at the Kapsait Athletics Training Camp.
- Her coach is Eric Kimaiyo, a former Honolulu Marathon champion.
- She made her marathon debut at the Porto Novo Marathon in 2015.
- Her personal bests include a marathon time of 2:14:04 (World Record) at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, a previous personal best time of 2:18:20 at the 2019 London Marathon, and a half marathon time of 1:04:28 at the 2019 Great North Half Marathon.
