Ruth Chepngetich Smashes the World Record at the 46th Running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Barchart · 10/16 10:00

Catherine Debrunner bests her course record and John Korir runs the second fastest time in event history

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruth Chepngetich's (KEN) solo campaign to rewrite the record books dominated the day as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon solidified its reputation as a record-setting event. Following in the footsteps of the late Kelvin Kiptum, who set the world record in Chicago last fall (2:00:35), Chepngetich relentlessly pushed herself toward the finish, breaking the tape in 2:09:56 (unofficial). On the men's side, John Korir (KEN) made a bold statement by running a personal best and the second fastest time in Chicago's history, 2:02:44. Marcel Hug (SUI) picked up his fifth victory, defending his title in the men's wheelchair race in 1:25:54. Compatriot Catherine Debrunner (SUI) crushed her 2023 course record in the women's wheelchair race to prevail over her competition and defend her title in 1:36:12.

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