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Recently held Chicago Marathon 2023 has asserted every possible element of thrill among spectators. The marathon witnessed records being broken and unexpected turns as well. In addition, two Track and Field athletes featured record-breaking marathons as well that were once set by legends. While Kelvin Kiptum completed the marathon at 2:00:35 in the Men’s category, Shifan recorded the second fastest at 2:14:44.?

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Meanwhile, setting the new limits for marathons in history, athletes also showcased their billion-dollar company weapons. However, the major reason for the approval of this particular weapon is not only its brand but the technology used to craft it. The question remains, what was this $148.58 Billion Worth Company?s Secret that helped the athletes to break records?

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The Secret “unreleased” Weapon of Kelvin Kiptum

Although Sifan Hassan and Kelvin Kiptum are two different athletes, there is something in common except being marathon runners. Meanwhile, the athletes shattered the previous set of world records. They donned the ubiquitous Nike Dev 163 prototype shoes at the Chicago Marathon 2023, which are yet to be released.

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Participating athletes can legally wear the unreleased Nike Dev163 prototype shoes under World Athletics rules. However, Nike Dev 163 has gained widespread recognition as “World Record shoes” following the Chicago Marathon. Nevertheless, the $148.58 Billion Worth Company is set to release these shoes in January 2024. Nike has also confirmed that these shoes are, in fact, Alphafly 3.

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Both record-holders wear the shoes and the primary reason for their use is their promotion and comfort during running. Furthermore, these exceptional shoes are a product of intense competition among sports shoe manufacturers like Nike and Adidas. They employ ultra-thick foams, advanced technology, and carbon-fiber plates to achieve this comfort. With the help of the latest Nike shoes, both Hassan and Kiptum have taken the world by storm breaking and setting records.

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In the Women’s Chicago Marathon, Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands set the new 2:14:44 recorded time. She became the second-fastest marathon runner in the history. Hassan made it possible by beating the previous record of Brigid Kosgei’s 2:14:04 set in 2019. The 30-year-old athlete debuted in London at 2:18:33 while she grabbed silver in the 5000 meters and a bronze medal in 1500-meter marathons at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.?

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On the other hand, Kelvin Kiptum recorded the fastest time of 2:00:35 in the Men’s Chicago Marathon. Despite being a self-coached Kenyan long-distance runner, he crossed the finish line tape ahead of the others. He not only marked his remarkable presence in history but also made it to break the previous world record set by Eluid Kipchoge.?

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Both the athletes portrayed their prowess in the marathon, making it to the spotlight. Although it might seem easy to keep up with the heavy weight of the expectations, it is not. Nonetheless, Sifan Hassan and Kiptum are not only in the spotlight for setting new limits for Marathon runners but also for promoting their latest guns that helped them win the race with the help of Nike.?

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Yashika Dutta

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Yashika Dutta is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympics. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she specializes in the high-stakes energy of college basketball, with features on the Big Ten Conference and the chaos of March Madness that bring fans right to the hardwood. Her coverage has even caught the attention of UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk, earning her recognition for both accuracy and insight. A former state-level basketball player, Yashika channels her on-court experience into reporting that captures the game’s intensity beyond the box score. With a player’s sense of timing and a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, she shines a light on rising stars like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, while unpacking the pressures and triumphs that shape college hoops. Whether charting a Big Ten rivalry or chronicling the ethos of March Madness, Yashika connects fans to the heart of the game with energy and authenticity.

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