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  "id": 13936898,
  "title": "Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women’s title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kipruto-claims-chicago-marathon-as-feysa-defends-womens-title-13936898",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T07:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/2026/10/12/kipruto-claims-chicago-marathon-as-feysa-defends-womens-title/"
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  "account": "Amos Kipruto of Kenya triumphed in the Chicago Marathon, marking his first victory in the event, while Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa successfully defended her women's title. Kipruto's impressive time of 2:01:09 set a new personal best, vindicating his previous second-place finishes in Chicago. Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo, the pre-race favorite, was overtaken by Kipruto at mile 21, never to be caught. Kipruto, who won the 2022 London Marathon and set his previous personal best there, attributed his success to a strong mindset and preparation. \"Today's race was really good for me,\" he said, beaming with joy after crossing the finish line. Kipruto, who finished nearly two minutes ahead of the pack in sunny but cool conditions, became one of the joint-fifth fastest marathon runners of all time. In the women's race, Feysa also set a new personal best with a time of 2:13:33. She was followed by Sharon Lokedi of Kenya, and Brigid Kosgei of Kenya, who secured third place. The Chicago Marathon, with over 55,000 participants, showcased a competitive field, including Tadese Takele Bikila of Ethiopia, who took second place, and Milkesa Mengesha of Ethiopia, who came third.",
  "summary": "CHICAGO: Amos Kipruto of Kenya dominated a world-class field to finally win his first Chicago Marathon while Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa defended her women’s title on Sunday. Kipruto’s time of 2:01:09 was a new personal best and vindication for the 34-year-old, who had finished second in Chicago last year and third the previous edition. This time, […] The post Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa…",
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        "title": "Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women's title",
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        "title": "Kipruto wins Chicago marathon on third attempt as Iten residents went frenzy",
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