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Galen Rupp Makes History With Chicago Win, Hasay Breaks U.S. Course Record

History was made Sunday at the 2017 Chicago Marathon as 31-year-old Galen Rupp became the first American to win the event in 15 years in 2:09:20, while Rupp's fellow American and Nike Oregon Project teammate Jordan Hasay finished a stunning third in the women's race in 2:20:57. With the time, Hasay broke Joan Samuelson's Chicago Marathon U.S. course record and is now the second-fastest American woman in history.

Oct 8, 2017

LIVE UPDATES: 2017 Chicago Marathon

Follow along with mile-by-mile live updates of the 2017 Chicago Marathon.

Oct 8, 2017

Galen Rupp Is Better Prepared For The Marathon Than Ever

If Galen Rupp's second-place finish at April's Boston Marathon was indicative of what the American is capable of when training doesn't go according to plan, then Sunday's Chicago Marathon has the potential to be a historic performance for the 31-year-old. A win would seal the first victory for an American man since 2002.

Oct 7, 2017

After Freak Accident Last Year, Estrada Hopes For Chicago Marathon Success

By David Monti, @d9monti

Oct 6, 2017

A Brief History Of Top American Performances At The Chicago Marathon

The 40th edition of the Chicago Marathon is this Sunday, and the fields are as loaded as ever. The men's race features the world record holder Dennis Kimetto, defending champion Abel Kirui, plus Olympic silver medalist Feyisa Lelisa. And the women's field features 2:17 marathoner Tirunesh Dibaba, the third-fastest woman in world history, plus two-time defending champion Florence Kiplagat. But the success of the Nike Oregon Project's Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay at this spring's Boston Marathon has us wondering -- is it time for an American to win this race again?

Oct 6, 2017

Rupp And Hasay Set To Challenge Kimetto, Dibaba At 2017 Chicago Marathon

The 2017 Chicago Marathon unfolds Sunday in the Windy City, and this year will mark the 40th running of the prestigious event. As one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, Chicago brings out big names every year in pursuit not only of the $100,000 winner's purse, but also of the 25 points toward a potential $250,000 end-of-year payout.

Oct 5, 2017

Chris Derrick Is Just Hoping Not To Shit The Bed In His First Marathon

Literally.

Oct 5, 2017

Galen Rupp, Jordan Hasay Lead Strong American Group At Chicago Marathon

Olympic bronze medalist Galen Rupp and fellow Nike Oregon Project teammate Jordan Hasay are scheduled to compete in this year's Chicago Marathon on October 8, race organizers announced on Thursday. Rupp and Hasay lead a talented and diverse group of American marathoners entered in the race. Along with a stacked field up front, this year's competition will see a performance from 1984 Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, who is 60 years old and will attempt to set an age group world record 32 years after winning the Chicago Marathon.  

Jul 20, 2017