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    Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.

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    What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?

    What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?

    October 28, 2025
    50m
    In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss several key topics in the running world, including the three-year doping ban of Women's Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich by the AIU. They review notable performances from the recent Valencia Half Marathon and delve into Luke's updated training regime and blood test results post-Chicago Marathon. The episode also covers the Olympic qualifying standards for US marathoners, highlighting the differences in criteria between men and women, and debates potential improvements in anti-doping measures.

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    00:00 Introduction 
    00:52 Luke's Training Updates and Health Insights
    11:08 Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal
    25:17 The Debate on Doping and Fairness
    28:31 Valencia Half Marathon Results
    31:44 USA Olympic Trials Qualifying Times Discussion
    49:37 Conclusion and Shareholders Club

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