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Runner Sarah Bohan sacrifices her personal record at the Chicago Marathon to rescue a stray kitten that wandered onto the course. Bohan, a member of an animal welfare group, walked a mile to find a spectator willing to adopt the kitten before finishing the race.
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon witnessed a world record, course records, and historic moments in every division. Kelvin Kiptum, a newcomer, won the race and possibly set a world record with a time of 2:00:35. Sifan Hassan made her U.S. marathon debut, setting an unofficial course record and finishing with the second-fastest female marathon time ever recorded. Marcel Hug defended his championship status and broke the men's wheelchair course record, while Catherine Debrunner won the women's wheelchair race and set a new course record. American Olympic hopefuls also showed promising numbers ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
Sifan Hassan made her U.S. marathon debut in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, setting an unofficial course record and beating two-time defending champion Ruth Chepngetich. Despite stopping twice to stretch during her marathon debut in London last year, Hassan won with a national record. In Chicago, she finished with an unofficial time of 2:13:44, surpassing the previous course record of 2:14:04.
Galen Rupp, American long-distance runner, reflects on his challenging year due to a back injury that affected his performance in the 2022 New York City Marathon. Rupp took a break from racing and focused on getting healthy, working with biomechanics specialists to revamp his running form. He believes his training for the 2023 Chicago Marathon has been his best in years, with no pain and successful practice sessions. Rupp aims to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and has his sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Games, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his health for continued success.