On Tuesday, the elite men’s and women’s fields for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon were announced, and it includes some of the best talent in marathon history.
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“Chicago has been home to world-records, historic debuts and has served as an introduction to runners who became legends of the sport,” Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski said in the press release. “As we prepare to celebrate a landmark year in the race’s history, we anticipate historic performances that we will talk about for years to come.”
The men’s field will once again showcase some of the best talent in the sport. Last year’s Chicago Marathon winner Benson Kipruto of Kenya returns to the race to defend his title. He’ll fend off elite talent that includes Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who ran a new lifetime best of 2:01:25 at the London Marathon this year. Conner Mantz and Galen Rupp headline the American contingent that will compete in the race.
World record holder Marcel Hug of Switzerland will look to defend his title in the men’s wheelchair division. He’ll face off against the likes of Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa, as well as Daniel Romanchuk, who won the Chicago Marathon three times.
The women’s field is one of the deepest in marathon history. Defending Chicago Marathon winner Ruth Chepngetich headlines the field, as she looks to replicate the same success that she achieved last year. She’ll be challenged by American record holder Emily Sission, as well as Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands and Genzebe Dibaba of Kenya, who’s making her marathon debut. The American contingent will include Molly Seidel, Emma Bates as well as Aliphine Tuliamuk.
Susannah Scaroni of the United States will look to defend her Chicago Marathon title in the Women’s Wheelchair Division. She’ll have to compete against a very talented field that includes Tatyana McFadden of the United States, as well as Manuela Schär of Switzerland.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field – Men’s Open Division
- Kelvin Kiptum (KEN, 2:01:25)
- Bashir Abdi (BEL, 2:03:36)
- Benson Kipruto (KEN, 2:04:24)
- Dawit Wolde (ETH, 2:04:27)
- Seifu Tura (ETH, 2:04:29)
- Daniel Do Nascimento (BRA, 2:04:51)
- John Korir (KEN, 2:05:01)
- Galen Rupp (USA, 2:06:07)
- Huseydin Mohamed (ETH, 2:05:05)
- Milkesa Mengesha (ETH, 2:05:29)
- Conner Mantz (USA, 2:08:16)
- Yuki Matsumura (JPN, 2:09:01)
- Takashi Ichida (JPN, 2:09:15)
- Kei Katanishi (JPN, 2:09:27)
- Masashi Nonaka (JPN, 2:09:47)
- Matt McDonald (USA, 2:09:49)
- Mick Iacofano (USA, 2:09:55)
- Masaki Tuda (JPN, 2:10:40)
- Mizuki Higashi (JPN, 2:11:04)
- Colin Mickow (USA, 2:11:22)
- Frank Lara (USA, 2:11:32)
- Dan Kremske (USA, 2:14:53)
- Daniel Mateiko (KEN, Debut)
- Wesley Kiptoo (KEN, Debut)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field – Men’s Wheelchair Division
- Marcel Hug (SUI, 1:17:47 – WR)
- Ernst Van Dyk (RSA, 1:18:04)
- Aaron Pike (USA, 1:20:02)
- Johnboy Smith (GBR, 1:20:05)
- Kota Hokinoue (JPN, 1:20:54)
- Daniel Romanchuk (USA, 1:21:36)
- Rafael Botello (ESP, 1:22:09)
- Jordi Madera (ESP, 1:22:10)
- Patrick Monahan (IRL, 1:22:23)
- Sho Watanabe (JPN, 1:24:00)
- James Senbeta (USA, 1:24:27)
- Simon Lawson (GBR, 1:25:06)
- Jetze Plat (NED, 1:28:44)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field – Women’s Open Division
- Ruth Chepngetich (KEN, 2:14:18)
- Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN, 2:17:43)
- Genzebe Dibaba (ETH, 2:18:05)
- Sutume Kebede (ETH, 2:18:12)
- Emily Sisson (USA, 2:18:29)
- Sifan Hassan (NED, 2:18:33)
- Tigist Girma (ETH, 2:18:52)
- Ababel Yesheneh (ETH, 2:20:51)
- Des Linden (USA, 2:22:38)
- Emma Bates (USA, 2:23:18)
- Aliphine Tuliamuk (USA, 2:24:37)
- Nell Rojas (USA, 2:24:51)
- Molly Seidel (USA, 2:24:42)
- Dakotah Lindwurm (USA, 2:25:01)
- Sara Vaughn (USA, 2:26:23)
- Gabriella Rooker (USA, 2:27:38)
- Diane Nukuri (USA, 2:27:50)
- Maggie Montoya (USA, 2:28:07)
- Stacy Ndiwa (KEN, 2:31:53)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field – Women’s Wheelchair Division
- Manuela Schär (SUI, 1:28:17)
- Susannah Scaroni (USA, 1:27:31)
- Tatyana McFadden (USA, 1:31:30)
- Jenna Fesemyer (USA, 1:33:50)
- Catherine Debrunner (SUI, 1:36:47)
- Vanessa De Souza (BRA, 1:40:21)
- Merle Menje (GER, 1:42:12)
- Michelle Wheeler (USA, 1:45:45)
For more information about this year’s Chicago Marathon, be sure to read the official press release for the event.
