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Amos Kipruto, with podium finishes in 2024 and 2025, returns to the Chicago Marathon. Kipruto’s personal best of 2:01:39 from London places him second fastest in the field.
Kipruto’s career includes wins in Rome, Seoul, and London, with a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships. His recent performance in London shows significant improvement. Read more culture coverage.
Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo leads the field with a 2:00:28 time. Kipruto’s strong form suggests a potential course record, with Kiplimo’s 2:02:23 from last year as the benchmark. Related: Charles Hicks Aims for First American Finish in Chicago Marathon.
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Kipruto seeks first major win since 2022, with strong competition from Kiplimo. Amos Kipruto, with podium finishes in 2024 and 2025, returns to the Chicago Marathon. Kipruto’s personal best of 2:01:39 from London places him second fastest in the field.
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Runner World published this brief on October 9, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 9, 2026.
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