Ruth Chepngetich defended her Chicago Marathon title in 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 18 seconds on Sunday.
Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's race with the second fastest time ever, 2:14:18! pic.twitter.com/uUkOBpFBZk
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 9, 2022
“I wanted to break the world record … but I’m happy,” Chepngetich said. “Next year, I’m ready to come back again.”
Women
1. Ruth Chepngetich (KEN) — 2:14:18 (Second-fastest time in history)
2. Emily Sisson (USA) — 2:18:29 (American record)
3. Vivian Kiplagat (KEN) — 2:20:52
4. Ruti Aga (ETH) — 2:21:41
5. Waganesh Mekasha (ETH) — 2:23:41
6. Susanna Sullivan (USA) — 2:25:14
7. Sara Vaughn (USA) — 2:26:23
8. Maggie Montoya (USA) — 2:28:07
9. Sarah Inglis (GBR) — 2:29:37
10. Makena Morley (USA) — 2:30:38
In the men’s race, Benson Kipruto crossed the tape in 2:04:24.
Our 2022 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon Men’s Champion: Benson Kipruto in 2:04:24! pic.twitter.com/oBAXTe2MNK
— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 9, 2022
“I’m so happy,” said Kipruto. “I’m here to take up from where [Dickson Chumba] left.”
Men
1. Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:04:24
2. Seifu Tura (ETH) — 2:04:49
3. John Korir (KEN) — 2:05:01
4. Bernard Koech (KEN) — 2:07:15
5. Shifera Tamru (ETH) — 2:07:53
6. Kyohei Hosoya (JPN) — 2:08:05
7. Conner Mantz (USA) — 2:08:16
8. Hamza Sahli (MAR) — 2:08:22
9. Eric Kiptanui (KEN) — 2:08:26
10. Dong Guojian (CHN) — 2:08:53
This was the 44th year for the marathon.
