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The 1979 Chicago Marathon was the third running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on October 21. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Dan Cloeter (2:23:20 hours) and Laura Michalek (3:15:45). A total of 2869 runners finished the race, a drop of nearly 1200 from the previous year.
Khalid Khannouchi is a four-time Chicago Marathon winner. The Chicago Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors, [1] has been contested by men and women annually since 1977. [2] Since 1983, it has been held annually in October. [2] The United States had been represented by the most Chicago Marathon winners (nine men and twelve women).
Laura Michalek (born 1963 or 1964) is a former American runner who won the 1979 Chicago Marathon.Although she initially finished in third place at Chicago, Michalek was declared the winner after the first two finishers were disqualified.
Chicago Marathon Logo for the Chicago Marathon Date Second Sunday in October (before Columbus Day) Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Event type Road Distance 26.219 miles (42.195 km) Established 1977 ; 48 years ago (1977) Last held 2024 Course records M: 2:00:35 * WR (2023 – Kelvin Kiptum) F: 2:09:56 [* WR pend. ratification] (2024 – Ruth Chepngetich) Official site chicagomarathon ...
The Antioch resident will join more than 50,000 runners expected to make the 26.2-mile trek through the city on Sunday for the city’s 46th marathon, now called the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Chicago Marathon winners (2 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Chicago Marathon" The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. ... 1979 Chicago Marathon; 1980 ...
Ruth Chepngetich smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56.
Lynae Larson (born 1953) is an American former marathon runner, who won the 1978 Chicago Marathon, and finished second in the 1979 Chicago Marathon. She failed to qualify for the 1976 Summer Olympics.