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Thomas Nobbs becomes third-fastest Canadian marathoner with Chicago run
Thomas Nobbs of Vancouver ran the Chicago Marathon in 2:08:35, finishing 17th overall and first among Canadians.
The time was a personal best and moved him to third on Canada’s all-time men’s marathon list, behind Cam Levins and Rory Linkletter.
Nobbs passed Ben Preisner’s previous mark of 2:08:58 for third place.
The race was only his fifth marathon, following a strong season that also included silver at the Canadian Half Marathon Championships in August.
Ben Flanagan of Kitchener, Ontario, was the next Canadian finisher, placing 28th in 2:12:36.
Nobbs chose Chicago’s fast course instead of defending his national marathon title at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 18.
His result strengthens his standing among Canada’s leading road racers, and he is expected to remain a name to watch in future races.
Thomas Nobbs ran 2:08:35 at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to become the third-fastest Canadian marathoner.
He finished 17th overall and was the top Canadian in the race.
The time was a personal best, surpassing Ben Preisner’s previous mark of 2:08:58.
Nobbs chose Chicago’s faster course instead of defending his national marathon title at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
He now sits behind Canadian record holder Cam Levins and Rory Linkletter on the Canadian all-time list.
- Who
- Thomas Nobbs, a Vancouver runner, became the third-fastest Canadian marathoner.
- What
- He ran 2:08:35 at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, finishing 17th and setting a personal best.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Chicago.
- Why
- Nobbs chose the faster Chicago course instead of defending his national marathon title at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
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Nobbs won the McKirdy Micro Marathon in New York in 2:09:25, moving from 21st to fourth on the Canadian all-time list.
Nobbs won silver at the Canadian Half Marathon Championships.
Nobbs ran 2:08:35 at the Chicago Marathon, setting a personal best and moving to third on the Canadian all-time list.
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon was scheduled, where Nobbs had opted not to defend his national title.
- Chicago time
- 2:08:35
- Overall finish
- 17th
- Canadian all-time rank
- Third-fastest
- Previous mark surpassed
- Ben Preisner’s 2:08:58 from 2024
- Next Canadian finisher
- Ben Flanagan, 2:12:36 and 28th overall
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