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Chicago Marathon: 23 Romeoville Residents Cross the Finish Line
Participants successfully completed 26.2 miles Sunday at the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Twenty-three Romeoville residents braved 26.2 miles on Sunday to complete the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
A record 39,115 runners cross the sun-splashed finish line in Grant Park, according to marathon officials.
Kenyan runner Dennis Kimetto won the marathon, setting a course record of 02:03:45—53 seconds faster than last year's winning time. Winning on the women's side was Kenyan Rita Jeptoo, who finished in 02:19:15, the fastest women's marathon time in the world this year.
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“It was an incredible day at the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon—one where the results from the course reflected the hard work and determination that was put in by the staff, the volunteers and our City of Chicago partners to make the event possible,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in a statement.
The following Romeoville residents completed the marathon:
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- Gustavo Miranda
- Steven Furtek
- Thomas Lietza
- Mary Caron
- Dexter Dimalibot
- Kelly Carter
- Nayeli De Anda
- Brandon Jones
- Ben Thomas
- Mylinh Mendez
- Debra Klages
- Lincoln Dasilva
- Norman Quilarto
- Dave Fischer
- Chris Wolf
- Jennifer Dolman
- Susan Fortino
- Alex Witarsa
- Mary Andreotta
- Dickson Amoah
- Susana Cruz
- Stephanie Rivera
- Vanessa Ragadio
Congratulations from Romeoville Patch!
Source: Bank of America Chicago Marathon searchable results.
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