CHICAGO (AP) — Two defending champions will highlight the deepest field of elite runners to date when the 33rd Chicago Marathon begins on Sunday.
The field includes Russia’s Liliya Shobukhova and Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru. Both won last year’s race.
Also expected to race are Steve Jones and Joan Benoit Samuelson, who were Chicago champions 25 years ago.
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