Izzi Batt-Doyle sets new Oceanic marathon record — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Izzi Batt-Doyle achieved a new Oceanic marathon record at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:20:38. She overtook four women in the last mile, showcasing her endurance and strategy.
Batt-Doyle's training focused on running fast on tired legs, with varied long runs and strength conditioning. Her fiancé Riley Cocks played a key role in her training and pacing. Read more racing coverage.
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Batt-Doyle overtakes four women in the final mile to break record at Chicago Marathon. Izzi Batt-Doyle achieved a new Oceanic marathon record at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:20:38. She overtook four women in the last mile, showcasing her endurance and strategy.
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Runner World published this brief on November 4, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated November 4, 2026.
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