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    "id": 1490552,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, namely: Ruth Chepng’etich’s incredible performance in shattering the women’s Marathon World record and the overall superb performance of the Kenyan team at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, 13th October, 2024. Once again, our athletes have brought glory to our country. Ruth Chepng’etich broke the women’s marathon world record at the same event where the late legend, Kevin Kiptum set the men’s marathon world record last year in Chicago. He also run under two hours. Ruth Chepng’etich becomes the first Kenyan woman athlete to break the 2:10 barrier in a marathon running. She set the new women’s world marathon record at 2:09:56, a gap of almost two minutes over the previous records of 2:11:53, set by Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa at the Berlin Marathon in 2003. This victory also marked Chepngetich’s third consecutive win at the Chicago Marathon in one of the premier marathons across the world. This year’s Chicago Marathon was also a time for remembrance. The organizers respectfully observed a moment of silence at the starting line to honour the late maestro and legend, Kevin Kiptum, the Men’s Marathon world record holder. We also appreciate Ruth Chepng’etich for dedicating her win and record to Kevin Kiptum. May his soul continue to rest in peace. In the men’s marathon, John Korir brought home further glory to our country by winning with a personal best of 2:02:04; the second fastest ever recorded in Chicago. He The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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