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The fastest women in history 🏃♀️⚡
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⚠️ Note: In July 2025, marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich was suspended after failing a drug test. Her 2:09:56 remains the official world record at this time.
🏅 Tigst Assefa holds the women-only marathon world record with 2:15:41.
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