Chicago Marathon: 135 Plainfield Residents Cross the Finish Line

residents braved 26.2 miles on Sunday to complete the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

A record 39,115 runners cross the sun-splashed finish line in Grant Park, according to marathon officials.

Kenyan runner Dennis Kimetto won the marathon, setting a course record of 02:03:45—53 seconds faster than last year's winning time. Winning on the women's side was Kenyan Rita Jeptoo, who finished in 02:19:15, the fastest women's marathon time in the world this year.

“It was an incredible day at the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon—one where the results from the course reflected the hard work and determination that was put in by the staff, the volunteers and our City of Chicago partners to make the event possible,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in a statement.

The top male finisher from Lemont was Scott Franklin, who finished at 02:58:44. The top female finisher from Lemont was Christine Kickels, who clocked in at 04:44:48.

These were the top 10 Plainfield finishers in the Marathon:

• Ian McNulty
• Sam Chwalek
• Lauren Sykora
• Jason Midlock
• Ryan Melling
• Richard Webber
• Thomas Brady
• Joseph Wholley
• Gary Krienitz
• Amy Abrew

Congratulations from Plainfield Patch!

Source: Bank of America Chicago Marathon searchable results.

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