Kiplimo and Feysa Seek Repeat Chicago Marathon Wins
Kipruto used a late surge to beat defending champion Jacob Kiplimo and finished nearly two minutes ahead of the field, officials said.
- On Sunday, Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09, securing his second major marathon victory following his 2022 London title.
- After finishing third in 2024 and second in 2025, Kipruto overtook defending champion Jacob Kiplimo during the final miles to claim victory.
- Tadese Bikila placed second at 2:02:56, with Milkesa Mengesha third in 2:03:46; Kiplimo finished fourth at 2:04:18.
- In the men's wheelchair division, Marcel Hug won his fifth straight Chicago title in 1:21:33, breaking his 2023 record; American Daniel Romanchuk withdrew due to a mechanical issue.
- Kiplimo had attempted to become the first repeat men's champion since Samuel Wanjiru in 2009 and 2010, while Kipruto's victory follows his 2:01:29 London performance earlier this year.
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Kenyan Amos Kipruto won his first Chicago marathon by imposing himself with authority on a high-level test, while Ethiopian Hawi Feysa successfully defended the women's title.
Kenyan Amos Kipruto and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa shined in Chicago, with personal records that put them among the best marathoners ever.
The winners of the Chicago Marathon have been announced. While Kenyan Amos Kipruto won the marathon for the first time, Ethiopian Hawi Feysa defended her title in the women's competition.
The Kenyan athlete achieved his first victory in the historic race after completing the tour in two hours, one minute and nine seconds before 55,000 runners
Kenyan Amos Kipruto won the Chicago marathon this Sunday, marking the fifth best time in the history of distance. In the women's category, Ethiopian Hawi Feysa kept his crown by also improving his personal record.
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