Some Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners will be racing to finish first, others will be racing to set a personal best, but for some, there’s another big challenge on the horizon: the 2024 Olympics.
Sisson, who set the American record during the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, is preparing to make her return to city streets in this year's race this weekendSome Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners will be racing to finish first, others will be racing to set a personal best, but for some, there's another big challenge on the horizon: the 2024 Olympics."Going into the Chicago Marathon this year, my goals have changed a little bit, because 2024 is an Olympic year.
With trials set to take place in February, the Chicago event marks one of the final tests for Olympic hopefuls. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly"Many of the great athletes who have competed [in Chicago] have gone on to medal in the Olympics," Race Director Carey Pinkowski said in a statement."It’s a testament to the athletes and it’s a testament to the way the city embraces sports. There’s a tradition and a legacy of athletes doing well in Chicago and then finding success in the Olympics.
Olympic marathon trials are slated to be held on Feb. 3 in downtown Orlando. The top three finishers for both men and women"who meet qualifying performance standards" will represent the U.S.Last year, the top American finisher was Conner Mantz, who made his marathon debut with a seventh-place finish and a time of 02:08:16."U.S. women's distance running is really, really good right now. It's just an exciting time to be a distance runner," Sisson said.
But outside of Paris major medals will still be on the line in Chicago, and the U.S. contingent will face some stiff competition as they race toward the finish.
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