Japan's record holder Kengo Suzuki and Ethiopian Chalu Deso were also among the favorites for a top spot. With Dickson Chumba, the winner from 2015 was at the start of this year's Chicago Marathon. Two years ago, the Kenyan Cherono Lawrence triumphed with 2:05:45 hours, after in 2018 still the Brit Mo Farah provided for a European triumph. In the men's race, Dennis Kimetto has held the course record in the "Windy City" since 2013 with an equally impressive 2:03:45. The Olympic silver medalist from Japan also won the 2018 Chicago Marathon and had finished second behind Tirunesh Dibaba in 2017. With 2:14:04 hours, the runner from Kenya pulverized the previous marathon world record of Britain's Paula Radcliffe by an incredible 81 seconds.
The finish line was back at Grant Park after 42.195 kilometers Historical reviewĬhicago marathons have been run since 1977 before Brigid Kosgei provided the highlight in the 40-plus year history of the Chicago marathon in 2019. Beautiful highlights of the course included the Chicago River, Lincoln Park, the United Center, the University of Illinois, Littly Chicago, Michigan Avenue and Museum Park. The course led through downtown Chicago, among other places. The starting signal for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2021 was given at Grant Park at 7:30 a.m. Almost two years have passed since Brigid Kosgei's spectacular world record run at the Chicago Marathon.Īfter the marathon had to be cancelled last year, Chicago was allowed to celebrate a marathon comeback on OctoThe course at the Chicago Marathon
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