Brigid Kosgei vs Ruth Chepng'etich
Brigid Kosgei vs Ruth Chepng'etich: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepng'etich?
Another prominent Kenyan, Chepng'etich has emerged as a strong competitor, winning the 2022 World Championships where she faced Kosgei.
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
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Ruth Chepng'etich
Key numbers
- Marathon Wins2
- Olympic Medals1
- World Championships1
- Personal Best2:17:08
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medal2021
- World Champion2022