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Ruth Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago

by World Athletics
October 13, 2024
Sports/World
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On a good day for Kenyan runners, John Korir took the men’s title in 2:02:43, the second-fastest time ever recorded in Chicago behind the world record of 2:00:35 set by the late Kelvin Kiptum last year.

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Ruth Chepngetich and Legese lead Chicago Marathon fields

by Uasin Gishu News
October 12, 2024
County/Sports/World
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Chepngetich, the 2019 world marathon champion, won in Chicago in 2021 and 2022, and followed that with a runner-up finish to Sifan Hassan last year

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The start of the Chicago Marathon (© Getty Images)

Chicago Marathon’s Illustrious History Recognised with Heritage Plaque

by World Athletics
September 25, 2024
Sports/World
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The plaque was unveiled later in the day its permanent location at the Bank of America Tower, a 56-floor skyscraper in downtown Chicago next to the Chicago River. The race's title sponsor is also a tenant there.

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