Top Chicago Marathon Finishers from Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — Runners from around the world took part in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. While Kenyans Florence Kiplagat (02:21:32) and Abel Kirui (02:11:23) took first place in the women’s and men’s divisions, multiple Wheaton residents didn’t fare too bad.

Here is a look at the top five male finishers from Wheaton:

1. Benjamin Emmanuel: 109th place overall. Time: 2:36.28
2. Daniel Woldesilassie: 166th place overall. Time: 2:41.03
3. Bobby Niska: 479th place overall. Time: 2:53.05
4. Jake Waterman: 664th place overall. Time:2:57.01
5. Jeff Dawson: 917th place overall. Time: 2:59.44

And here is a look at the top five female finishers from Wheaton:

1. Amy Young: 3,540th place overall. Time: 3:24.05
2. Marianne Huml: 4,209th place overall. Time: 3:27.46
3. Heather Wardell: 8,806th place overall. Time: 3:48
4. Laura Heimburger: 11,648th place overall. Time: 3:57.33
5. Ashley Darst: 11,177th place overall. Time: 3:57.54

Well over 125 Wheaton runners competed in this past weekend's marathon in Chicago. Click here to see them all.

The first Chicago Marathon was held Sept. 25, 1977, and was known as the Mayor Daley Marathon. The race drew 4,200 runners, making it the largest marathon in the world, according to the Chicago Marathon website. The race has been held every year since then except for 1987 due to a loss in sponsorship. However, a half-marathon was organized that year.

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Scott Viau contributed to this article