Kiplimo and Feysa return to defend titles at Chicago Marathon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia, the defending champions of the Chicago Marathon, seek to repeat their victories in the 48th edition of the event on Sunday. Kiplimo, who won last year in a time of 2:02:23, has faced strong competition, racing to a near-record time at the London Marathon earlier this year. Feysa, having won the title in 2025, arrives in better shape and faces a significant challenge from Kenya's Brigid Kosgei, a two-time Chicago winner and current record holder. The marathon features over 55,000 runners competing on a course known for its potential to yield fast times.
- •Kiplimo won the 2025 Chicago Marathon in 2:02:23.
- •Feysa seeks to improve on her 2025 winning time.
- •Kosgei holds the Chicago course record at 2:14:04.
- •The 48th Chicago Marathon takes place this Sunday.
- •More than 55,000 runners are expected to compete.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins
"Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will be challenged by a world-class field in the hunt for record times in Sunday's 48th Chicago Marathon.Kosgei -- a two-time winner in London, Tokyo and Chicago -- set a then-world record of 2:14:04 in 2019 when she defended her Chicago title. js/bb
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