Jacob Kiplimo landed his first Abbott World Marathon Major title after totally dominating the second half of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

The Ugandan pulled clear of John Korir at halfway and eventually finished in 2:02:23 – 31 seconds ahead of Amos Kipruto, becoming the first Ugandan to win an AbbottWMM race.

Kenyan Alex Masai took third while Connor Mantz broke the US record to finish fourth.

In the women’s race, Hawi Feysa justified her billing as one of the favorites by cruising home in 2:14:56 - the sixth fastest ever time - to win her first AbbottWMM title.

The Ethiopian, who came third in Tokyo, was utterly dominant from the start and finished 2:22 ahead of fellow compatriot Megertu Alemu, setting a new personal best in the process.

Tanzanian record holder Magdalana Shauri eventually finished third after keeping pace with Feysa for the first half of the race.

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