This archive report was first published on 13 October 2019.
Kenyan distance runner Lawrence Cherono made history on Sunday, October 13, 2019, by winning the Chicago Marathon in a thrilling sprint. The 2019 Boston Marathon champion crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 05 minutes, and 45 seconds.
Cherono's impressive performance saw him beat Ethiopians Defene Debela and Asefa Mengstu to second and third places, respectively, with clocking times of 2:05:46 and 2:05:48. Another Kenyan, Bedan Karoki, settled for fourth place in 2:05:53.
Mo Farah of Britain, the last year's winner, finished a distant eighth in 2:09:58, marking a disappointing end to a week marred by controversy surrounding his former coach Alberto Salazar. Salazar has been banned for four years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for doping violations, which he has denied.
Results from the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13, 2019, were as follows:
- 1. Lawrence Cherono (KEN) - 2hr 05min 45sec
- 2. Dejene Debela (ETH) - 2:05:46
- 3. Asefa Mengstu (ETH) - 2:05:48
- 4. Bedan Karoki (KEN) - 2:05:53
- 5. Bashir Abdi (BEL) - 2:06:14
- 6. Seifu Tura (ETH) - 2:08:35
- 7. Dickson Chumba (KEN) - 2:09:11
- 8. Mo Farah (GBR) - 2:09:58
- 9. Jacob Riley (USA) - 2:10:36
- 10. Jerrell Mock (USA) - 2:10:37
