JOLIET, IL — Runners from around the world took part in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. While Kenyans Florence Kiplagat (02:21:32) and Abel Kirui (02:11:23) took first place in the women’s and men’s divisions, multiple Joliet residents didn’t fare too bad.
Joseph Sues completed the 26.2 mile race in three hours, 12 minutes and eight seconds. Behind him was Manuel Diaz (03:38:08), Jose Pina (03:41:25), Steve Vitanovec (03:46:25) and Karl Marino (03:56:21), according to unofficial race results.
Dozens of Joliet residents came out to the race. Click here to see them all.
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The first Chicago Marathon was held Sept. 25, 1977, and was known as the Mayor Daley Marathon. The race drew 4,200 runners, making it the largest marathon in the world, according to the Chicago Marathon website. The race has been held every year since then except for 1987 due to a loss in sponsorship. However, a half-marathon was organized that year.
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