Winners of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Runners from across the world gathered in Chicago Sunday for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Runners started the 26.2-mile course Sunday morning from Grant Park and went through 29 of Chicago’s neighborhoods before finishing back in Grant Park. Runners traveled as far north as Sheridan Road, as far west as Damen Avenue, and as far south as 35th Street.
Men’s race
John Korir of Kenya crossed the finish line with a time of 02:02:44.
lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>MEN’S CHAMPION: John Korir takes the 2024 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon crown in a dominating performance of 2:02:43! pic.twitter.com/VLszL5KsbX
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2024
Women’s race
Ruth Chepngetich, also of Kenya, set a world record with a time of 02:09:56.
lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>WORLD RECORD: In her third @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon win, Ruth Chepngetich breaks the world record in an unofficial time of 2:09:57! Congratulations Ruth! pic.twitter.com/YJJP8j0oxQ
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2024
Men’s wheelchair race
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug finished with a time of 01:25:54.
lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>MEN’S WHEELCHAIR Champion: In a sprint finish, Marcel Hug edges out the competition and defends his title in 1:25:54! Daniel Romanchuk and Tomoki Suzuki took second and third, respectively. Congratulations Marcel! pic.twitter.com/U1w2G6ZaXy
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2024
Women’s wheelchair race
Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner won the women’s wheelchair race, finishing with a time of 01:36:12.
lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR CHAMPION: Catherine Debrunner dominates the women’s wheelchair race in a new unofficial course record of 1:36:21! pic.twitter.com/7CSOyMaGa9
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2024
Non-binary race
David Elk of the United States was the winner of the non-binary race, crossing the finish line with a time of 02:34:01.
Full results from the marathon can be found here.
**Conclusion**
The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon saw impressive performances from runners worldwide. John Korir of Kenya won the men’s division in a time of 02:02:44, while Ruth Chepngetich also of Kenya set a world record in the women’s division with a time of 02:09:56. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men’s wheelchair race, and Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland won the women’s wheelchair race.
**FAQs**
* Who won the men’s division of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
– John Korir of Kenya, with a time of 02:02:44.
* Who set the world record in the women’s division of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
– Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya, with a time of 02:09:56.
* Who won the men’s wheelchair race of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
– Marcel Hug of Switzerland, with a time of 01:25:54.
* Who won the women’s wheelchair race of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
– Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland, with a time of 01:36:12.
