ratification

But with a four-day IMO gathering nearing a close Friday, member countries voted instead to push back the ratification.

The petition has been stalled for weeks, just one signature shy of ratification.

Due to the highly controlled conditions, Kipchoge’s effort wasn’t eligible for world-record ratification—no one has run a marathon in under 2 hours in competition.

Macron also asked both camps to resume talks immediately, saying any pause in the bill’s ratification was intended to give the factions time to reach a broader agreement.

The competition is still seeking World Rugby ratification, which can only be granted by June at the earliest.