As the tri season begins to wind down, the marathon season cranks up. Today’s marathon news is that the Chicago Marathon has locked in their elite runners.
Defending champions Robert K. Cheruiyot (KEN) and Berhane Adere (ETH) will lead the field. Cheruiyot won the men’s 2006 title in 2:07:35 while Adere took first among the women in 2:20:42.
“It is a tremendous honor to have both of our defending champions return to the streets of Chicago,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “Both Robert and Berhane are extremely talented athletes and will be the ones everyone is looking to beat on Sunday.
Elite Field:
MEN
Christopher Cheboiboch KEN 2:07:18
William Chebon KEN Debut
Robert K. Cheruiyot KEN 2:07:14
Jaouad Gharib MAR 2:07:02
Patrick Ivuti KEN 2:07:46
James Koskei KEN 2:14:02
Bong-ju Lee KOR 2:07:20
Felix Limo KEN 2:06:14
Benjamin Maiyo KEN 2:07:09
Jimmy Muindi KEN 2:07:50
Charles Munyeki KEN Debut
Daniel Njenga KEN 2:06:16
Evans Rutto KEN 2:05:50
Daniel Yego KEN 2:08:16
John Yuda KEN 2:10:13
WOMEN
Berhane Adere ETH 2:20:42
Kathy Butler GBR 2:28:29
Teyba Erkesso ETH Debut
Alvetina Ivanova RUS 2:27:48
Benita Johnson AUS 2:22:36
Nuta Olaru ROU 2:24:33
Kate O’Neill USA Debut
Adriana Pirtea ROU Debut
Jess Ruthe NZL Debut
Linda Somers Smith USA 2:30:06
Liz Yelling GBR 2:30:44
