- Kenyan long-distance runner Amos Kipruto claimed victory at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an impressive 2:01:09 to set a new personal best
- Kipruto's winning time tied Eliud Kipchoge's personal-best mark, placing him joint-fifth among the fastest marathon runners of all time
- The victory sparked nationwide celebrations in Kenya, with President William Ruto among those who sent their congratulations to the champion
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Amos Kipruto delivered a stunning performance to win the Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09
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The Kenyan athlete is set to pocket approximately KSh 12.9 million, with his victory capping a remarkable three-year journey after finishing third in 2024 and second in 2025.
How much Kipruto won from the Chicago Marathon
The Kenyan's winning time shaved 30 seconds off his previous personal best and represented the second-fastest winning time ever recorded at the Chicago Marathon.
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Remarkably, the mark also tied Eliud Kipchoge's personal best, placing Kipruto joint-fifth among the fastest marathon runners of all time.
His total earnings could climb even higher through appearance fees and performance-based bonuses from corporate footwear and apparel sponsors, though those figures remain undisclosed. He will, however, not pocket an additional $50,000 (approximately KSh 6.45 million) world record bonus, having fallen short of the world record.
Cool, sunny conditions set the stage for a tactical and ultimately dominant display. Kipruto and defending champion Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda were running shoulder to shoulder at the 30-kilometre mark, leading the rest of the field by 16 seconds.
From there, Kipruto shifted gears, dropping Kiplimo before pulling clear to win by nearly two minutes.
Ethiopia's Tadese Bikila came home second in 2:02:56, with compatriot Milkesa Mengesha taking third in 2:03:46. Kipruto, who had been in contention for much of the race, faded to fourth
Speaking after the race, Kipruto made no secret of the pressure he had placed on himself heading into the event.
"It was either win or die for me," he said, adding that the victory was "all about that mindset."
The win ignited celebrations across Kenya, with President William Ruto among those who publicly congratulated the champion on his historic achievement.
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How much Eliud Kipchoge earned after Melbourne Marathon win
TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about Eliud Kipchoge’s victory at the 2026 Melbourne Marathon, where he set a course record and ended a three-year wait for a marathon title.
The 41-year-old Kenyan reportedly earned an estimated KSh 5.46 million, including a bonus for breaking the record. His win came during a global tour aimed at completing a marathon on all seven continents within two years.
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