Amos Kipruto Wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09 — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Amos Kipruto claimed victory in the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:01:09. Kipruto, 34, secured his win by surpassing defending champion Jacob Kiplimo after 30 kilometers.
Kipruto’s time is the second fastest in the race’s history, only behind Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record. This marks Kipruto’s second major marathon title, following his win in London. Read more culture coverage.
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele finished second, achieving a personal best time of 2:02:56. Clayton Young was the top American, finishing seventh in 2:05:23, despite a recent hamstring injury. Related: Kiplimo's Chicago Marathon Title Defense Ends in Fourth Place.
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Kenyan runner Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon, finishing 1:47 ahead of Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele. Amos Kipruto claimed victory in the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:01:09. Kipruto, 34, secured his win by surpassing defending champion Jacob Kiplimo after 30 kilometers.
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Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 11, 2026.
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