Sunday, October 9, 2011
Moses Mosop won the BOA Chicago Marathon 2011 in a new course record of 2:05:37
Moses Mosop hit the tape in a new CR of 2:05:37
Liliya Shobukhova won her record 3rd straight title
As anticipated, Moses Mosop, 26 of Kenya won the 34th Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a new course record of 2:05:37 shattering the 2:05:41 set by his compatriot the late Sammy Wanjiru in 2009
He won USD100,000 for the win, and another USD50,000 for breaking the course record.
Men's results:
1) 2:05:36 - Moses Mosop (KEN)
2) 2:06:16 - Wesley Korir (KEN)
3) 2:06:29 - Bernard Kipyego (KEN)
4) 2:07:59 - Bekana Daba (ETH)
5) 2:08:04 - Ryan Hall (USA)
Women's results:
1) 2:18:20 - Liliya Shobukhova (RUS)
2) 2:22:09 - Ejegayehu Dibaba (ETH)
3) 2:24:38 - Kayoko Fukushi (JPN)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/131415783.html
Liliya Shobukhova, 33 of Russia won her record 3rd straight title in the women's category in 2:18:20 which is her personal best, a new national record and making her the 2nd fastest female marathon runner in history
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