Chicago Marathon to honour late world record-holder Kiptum at Oct. 13 race

The Chicago Marathon plans to honour late Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum at next month's race, a year after he smashed the men's world record in the Windy City.

Chicago Marathon to honour late world record-holder Kiptum at Oct. 13 race
Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Chicago Marathon professional men's division and set a world record marathon time of two hours 35 seconds 2:00.35 on Oct. 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Chicago Marathon plans to honour late Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum at next month's race, a year after he smashed the men's world record in the Windy City.