Chicago Marathon: Amos Kipruto, Hawi Feysa win; Emma Grace Hurley runs fastest debut in U.S. history
Kenyan Amos Kipruto and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, with Kipruto matching the fifth-fastest marathon time in history. Emma Grace Hurley set a new U.S. women's record for fastest debut marathon, while Clayton Young was the top American male despite running with a torn hamstring.
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This article highlights significant achievements in elite marathon running, including new records and top performances, showcasing the competitive nature and global talent in the sport. It also notes the resilience of athletes competing with injuries and the ongoing pursuit of records.
Kenyan Amos Kipruto and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, while Emma Grace Hurley ran the fastest debut marathon in U.S. women’s history.
Kipruto prevailed in the men’s race in an unofficial 2:01:09, matching the fifth-fastest marathon in history.
Kipruto, the 2022 London Marathon winner, placed third in Chicago in 2024 and second in Chicago in 2025.
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Results Chicago Marathon elite race results from Oct. 10, 2026. Nick Zaccardi , Nick Zaccardi , “It was either win or die for me,” he said on NBC 5 Chicago, “because I was here to fight for the podium.”
Ethiopian Tadese Bikila was runner-up, 1:47 behind. Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, the 2025 champ and third-fastest man in history, was fourth in 2:04:18.
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