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Thomas Nobbs of Vancouver finished 17th at the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:08:35, becoming the third-fastest Canadian marathoner. He surpassed Ben Preisner’s 2024 record of 2:08:58. Nobbs’s performance marks his fifth marathon and continues his rise in the national rankings.
Ben Flanagan of Kitchener, Ont., finished 28th overall with a time of 2:12:36, achieving a new personal best. He chose not to defend his title at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, opting for the faster Chicago course. Flanagan remains a notable contender in the marathon scene. Read more culture coverage.
Rory Linkletter, a surprise entrant, finished in 2:23:59. Despite not aiming for a fast time, Linkletter’s presence adds depth to the Canadian marathon landscape. He is preparing for the Valencia Marathon, aiming for Olympic qualification in 2028. Related: Kiplimo Aims to Break Marathon World Record in Chicago.
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Vancouver runner Thomas Nobbs finishes 17th in Chicago, securing third place on Canadian all-time list. Thomas Nobbs of Vancouver finished 17th at the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:08:35, becoming the third-fastest Canadian marathoner. He surpassed Ben Preisner’s 2024 record of 2:08:58. Nobbs’s performance marks his fifth marathon and continues his rise in the national rankings.
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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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