Kelvin Kiptum sets new marathon world record

Kelvin Kiptum set a new world record as he ran the Chicago marathon in 2hr 0min 34sec. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► The 23-year-old was behind the world record pace on the halfway mark, 25km mark and the 30km mark but picked up the pace at the end to make history. He is self-coached and has only run two marathons previously. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian News ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Live ► #KelvinKiptum #WorldRecord #Marathon #Running #Sport #News