Runner Breaks Women's Marathon Record In Chicago

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Photo credit Brigid Kosgei (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A runner from Kenya has set a new women's marathon record.

Brigid Kosgie, 25, on Sunday finished the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes and 4 seconds. That beats Paula Radcliffe's world benchmark of 2:15:25, which was set at the London Marathon in 2003.

#ChicagoMarathon winner Brigid Kosgei says in training she focused on Paula Radcliffe's world record - which she shattered by more than 1 min. @WBBMNewsradio pic.twitter.com/EfYOXXC3B5

— Nancy Harty (@newsnance) October 13, 2019

Winning the men's race was Lawrence Cherono from Kenya, who finished 02:05:45.

Daniel Romanchuk and Manuela Schär defended their wheelchair-racing titles.

BREAKING: Daniel Romanchuk and Manuela Schär both defend their 2018 titles and are our 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon champions! pic.twitter.com/G1Ar1UEe8X

— Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2019