Catherine Debrunner sets new wheelchair marathon world record at Chicago Marathon — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland set a new women's wheelchair world record at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 1:33:16. This surpasses her previous record set at the 2023 Berlin Marathon by over a minute. Debrunner's performance was part of a dominant Swiss showing, with Marcel Hug also setting a course record.
Debrunner's victory was unexpected, even to her, as she expressed disbelief in a post-race interview. She attributed her success to favorable weather and a supportive crowd. In the men's race, Hug dominated, winning by nearly nine minutes and setting a new course record. Read more racing coverage.
The race saw notable performances from other athletes as well. Kenya's Amos Kipruto upset Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo in the elite men's race, while Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her title. Canadian Josh Cassidy finished 11th, representing the top Canadian finisher. Related: Kiplimo Set to Defend Chicago Marathon Title.
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Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner breaks her own world record at the Chicago Marathon. Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland set a new women's wheelchair world record at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 1:33:16. This surpasses her previous record set at the 2023 Berlin Marathon by over a minute. Debrunner's performance was part of a dominant Swiss showing, with Marcel Hug also setting a course record.
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Runner World published this brief on October 11, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 11, 2026.
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