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Kenya’s John Korir runs personal best time to win men’s title at Chicago Marathon

Kenya’s John Korir runs personal best time to win men’s title at Chicago Marathon

Kenyan long-distance runner John Korir clinched the men’s title at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday after crossing the finish line in a personal best time of two hours, 22 minutes, and 44 seconds (2:22:44). The race, which began with the runners paying tribute to the late Kelvin Kiptum, ended with his 27-year-old compatriot Korir claiming his first major marathon triumph. Kiptum led an African 1-2-3 as...