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Kiplimo returns to defend Chicago Marathon title as elite field gathers
The Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, 11 October, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
The 26.2-mile course passes through 29 Chicago neighbourhoods and is known for being flat and fast.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo returns as the defending men’s champion, after winning his first major marathon in Chicago a year ago.
He ran 2:00:28 in London in April, the third-fastest marathon time in history, and could challenge the two-hour mark in Chicago.
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei leads the women’s field and returns to the city where she set the world record in 2019.
The event includes professional wheelchair, handcycle and running starts, followed by waves for other runners.
In the United Kingdom, viewers can watch on HBO Max from 1.15pm BST.
Jacob Kiplimo returns to defend his Chicago Marathon title on Sunday, 11 October.
The Ugandan won his first major marathon in Chicago 12 months ago.
Kiplimo ran the third-fastest marathon in history in London in April, finishing on the podium.
The men’s elite field also includes Amos Kipruto and Milkesa Mengesha.
Brigid Kosgei headlines the women’s elite field, returning to the city where she set the world record in 2019.
- Who
- Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo leads the men’s elite field, while Brigid Kosgei headlines the women’s field.
- What
- The Chicago Marathon, with Kiplimo seeking to defend his title.
- When
- Sunday, 11 October. The professional men’s and women’s start is scheduled for 1.30pm BST.
- Where
- The race starts and finishes in Grant Park and follows a 26.2-mile route through Chicago.
- Why
- Kiplimo returns to defend the title he won in Chicago 12 months ago.
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Kiplimo won his first major marathon in Chicago.
Kiplimo ran the third-fastest marathon in history in London and finished on the podium.
The Chicago Marathon is scheduled to take place, with Kiplimo returning to defend his title.
- Kiplimo’s London time
- 2:00:28
- Men’s professional start
- 1.30pm BST
- Race distance
- 26.2 miles
- Route
- Starts and finishes in Grant Park; passes through 29 neighbourhoods
- Kosgei’s Chicago world record
- Set in 2019
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