The world record holder in marathons is retiring

Keitany has celebrated great success in the biggest marathons.

For example, she won the London Marathon three times and in New York four times.

In connection with the London Maran 2017, she won on 2.17.01, which is the fastest time achieved in a race only for women.

The Kenyan teammate, Brigid Kosgei, had the help of men when she won in Chicago two years ago on 2.14.04, which is the best time for mixed races.

Did not receive proper treatment for back injury

Keitany had major back problems in 2019, but pandemic restrictions meant that she could not travel to Europe to receive proper treatment.

- Every time I thought I got well and started training hard, it became a problem again.

So it's time to say goodbye, if only as an elite runner, to the sport that I love so much, says Keitany according to AP.

She has no special plans for the future but wants to spend more time with her family.