What Kelvin Kiptum Earned for Breaking Men’s World Record at Chicago Marathon

• Kelvin Kiptum obliterated the men's marathon world record on Sunday
• He broke Eliud Kipchoge's world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon
• Kiptum clocked 2:00:35 to mark a first-ever official sub-2:01 marathon

Kelvin Kiptum produced a sensational performance to win the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

He not only crossed the finish line first but also shattered the men's world record, which his Kenyan compatriot, Eliud Kipchoge previously held.

Kiptum clocked an incredible time of 2:00:35, shaving a mind-boggling 34 seconds off the world record at the event on Sunday, October 8.

The Chicago Marathon victory comes six months after he stormed to victory in the 2023 London Marathon, where he clocked 2:01:25, the second-fastest marathon ever. He improved that by 50 seconds on Sunday in the USA.

After that performance in London, some felt it was only a matter of time before the Kenyan youngster broke Kipchoge's record (2:01:09), which was set in Berlin in 2022.

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Moreover, the Chicago Marathon was only Kiptum's third marathon in his career. He made his debut in Valencia last year, where he finished in 2:01:53.

On Sunday, defending champion, Benson Kipruto finished second in 2:04:02, while Bashir Abdi was third in 2:04:32.

How Kiptum broke the world record

The 23-year-old was on fire for the entire race and pushed the pace all the way.

After 5km, Kiptum broke away from the leading group alongside compatriot, Daniel Mateiko, who was running his first marathon. They reached 5km in 14:26.

Kiptum and Mateiko reached 10km in 28:42 and clocked 1:00:48 at the halfway point, per World Athletics.

"I think I have trained good," Kiptum told reporters on Friday. "It was a little bit less [mileage] but I'm fit for the race. I feel quite controlled," he said, via FloTrack.

Kiptum upped the ante at 30km (1:26:31) and dropped Mateiko. By this time, it looked like he had the world record in his sights.

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He reached 40km in 1:54:23, and it was clear Kipchoge's record would fall.

"My main objective was to run course record," Kiptum said. "I was not confident to break, but I was in good shape to run a fast race."

What Kiptum earned for his world record

Kiptum not only went home with a world record, but also a handsome paycheck.

A total of $560,000 in prize money was on offer ($280,000 for men and $280,000 for women). Here is a breakdown. Runners who break the world record get a $50,000 bonus, per NBC Chicago.

Therefore, Kiptum earned a total of $150,000. In Kenyan shillings, he earned over 22 million. His world record, however, is subject to World Athletics ratification procedures. He also reportedly earned $55,000 for winning the 2023 London Marathon.

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Kiptum is only 23 years old and is now the only man to run an official marathon in under 2:01. Barring any injuries and illness, he has the potential to run the first-ever sub two-hour marathon.

Eliud Kipchoge wins Berlin marathon

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Kipchoge winning his fifth Berlin Marathon on September 24 in 2:02:42.

The Kenyan won his 16th career marathon, further cementing his status as the best in the long distance.

Kipchoge's compatriot, Vincent Kipkemboi was making his marathon debut and ended second in 2:03.13.