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For the first time since 2019, the Chicago Marathon was back and welcomed more than 30,000 runners to the streets of the Windy City—and the 2021 edition of the race was indeed a windy one (and warm).
Here are the highlights from this year’s race, including the best finishes among the pros, a big comeback in the women’s wheelchair race, and much more.
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Ruth Chepngetich Dominates Women’s Race
After going out under world record pace, Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya held on to take the women’s title.
The heat and early pace took its toll on Chepngetich, who finished in 2:22:31 after a difficult positive split. U.S. women had a phenomenal day by finishing in the next three spots, led by Emma Bates. Bates ran a personal best of 2:24:20 to finish second place. Sara Hall finished in third, her second podium finish in back-to-back World Marathon Majors. Kiera D’Amato finished fourth in 2:28:22.
Seifu Tura Holds Off Galen Rupp to Take First World Major Marathon Title
Seifu Tura broke away from the pack at 25K to secure his first World Marathon Major title in 2:06:12. The Ethiopian came into the race with a personal best of 2:04:29 set in Milan earlier this year.
American Galen Rupp tried to close the gap over the last few miles, but had to settle for second place, running 2:06:35, just 28 seconds off his personal best.
Tatyana McFadden Wins Chicago, Prepares for Boston
The most decorated U.S. women's wheelchair athlete of all time, Tatyana McFadden, took the victory at Chicago this morning, finishing in a time of 1:48:57. The win is her ninth in Chicago.
The race is her first of the weekend, as she will face more competition tomorrow at the Boston Marathon.
Daniel Romanchuk Secures Third Chicago Title
Daniel Romanchuk of the U.S. is your men’s wheelchair Chicago Marathon champion, beating two-time champion Marcel Hug to finish in 1:29:06.
On a hot Chicago morning, the wheelchair athletes took off in a tight race that saw four men stick together until the final miles. Behind Romanchuk, three athletes finished under 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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