Chicago Marathon 2024 Winners Celebrate Historic Achievements
Sunday, 13 October 2024, 11:00
Chicago Marathon 2024: An Unforgettable Event
Chicago was alive with energy as the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon showcased thousands of runners from around the globe. The event commenced at 7 a.m. in Grant Park, featuring an unprecedented 50,000 participants, all committed to raising funds for a variety of charities.
Record-Breaking Performances
- In the Men's Wheelchair Race, Marcel Hug of Switzerland emerged victorious with a time of 01:25:54, edging close to his own record.
- Catherine Debrunner, also from Switzerland, shattered the course record in the Women's Wheelchair Race with a stunning 01:36:12.
- John Korir of Kenya completed the Men's Race at 02:02:44, just shy of last year’s record.
- Ruth Chepngetich from Kenya set the new Women's World Record, finishing at 02:09:56, showcasing her return to glory after previously coming in second.
- In the Non-Binary Race, David Eik from the U.S. timed in at 02:34:01.
The event attracted around 1.7 million spectators, creating a vibrant atmosphere and contributing significantly to the local economy with a 42% boost compared to the previous year.
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