Amos Kipruto claim Chicago Marathon crown

Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09, joint fifth-fastest ever; Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defends women's title in 2:13:33.

Amos Kipruto turned last year’s heartbreak into sweet redemption on Sunday, October 11, 2026, storming to victory at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a sensational personal-best time of 2:01:09 to reclaim the men’s crown for Kenya.

The 34-year-old delivered a masterclass in patience, endurance and tactical brilliance, dethroning defending champion Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and announcing his return to the summit of world marathon running.

For Kipruto, the victory was a story of perseverance, a response to disappointment and a reminder that greatness often belongs to those willing to rise again after falling short.

Having finished second behind Kiplimo in the 2025 edition, Kipruto returned to Chicago determined to rewrite the script.

This time, the Kenyan left nothing to chance, executing his race plan with precision before producing a decisive acceleration in the closing stages.

Source: The Standard Sports