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Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09 as Hawi Feysa defends title

Amos Kipruto secured a victory at the Chicago Marathon with a career-best performance of 2:01:09, marking the second-fastest finish in the history of the event. After placing third and second in his previous two appearances, the 34-year-old Kenyan broke away near the 20-mile mark to finish ahead of Tadese Takele and Milkesa Mengesha.

In the women's division, Hawi Feysa successfully defended her title, clocking a personal record of 2:13:33 following a competitive race against Sharon Lokedi.

Clayton Young emerged as the top American finisher, placing seventh overall with a personal-best time of 2:05:23 despite competing with a hamstring injury. Charles Hicks followed closely in eighth place, while Vinny Mauri rounded out the top three American performers.

Other notable finishers included Jacob Kiplimo, who placed fourth, and Boki Diriba and Daniel Mateiko, who tied for fifth.

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