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2017 Chicago Marathon Elite Runner: Dennis Kimetto

Learn more about the elite runners competing at the 2017 Chicago Marathon.

The world's fastest marathoner, Dennis Kimetto, is on the list of elites coming to race the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here are some big moments from his career:

Name: Dennis Kimetto

Country of Origin: Kenya

Standout Race: Kimetto became the fastest man to ever run a marathon when he won the Berlin Marathon in 2014 (2:02:57). Although fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge beat Kimetto's record earlier this year at a race in Italy, Kimetto still holds the world record due to a pace-setting technicality. 

More About Dennis Kimetto: Kimetto posted a remarkable time of two hours, three minutes 45 seconds at the 2013 Chicago Marathon. Kimetto will look to challenge reigning men's champion Abel Kirui when the two Kenyan elite's line up to race at the 40th Anniversary of the Chicago event in two weeks time.

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