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2017 Chicago Marathon Elite Runner: Luke Puskedra

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

American runner Luke Puskedra is on the road to regaining his former glory, and the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is his next stop. Here are more details on his career:

Name: Luke Puskedra

Country of Origin: U.S.A.

Standout Race: Puskedra ran the fastest marathon of the year in the U.S. when he came in at two hours, 10 minutes 24 seconds at the 2015 Chicago Marathon. That performance allowed Puskedra to compete in the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles, where he narrowly missed qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

More About Luke Puskedra: Puskedra had a number of hurdles to overcome in 2016. Shortly after finishing fourth at the Olympic Trials and losing a spot at the Rio Games, Puskedra was informed his daughter, Penelope, contracted Neuroblastoma, a rare disease mostly impacting infants. Although Penelope has been in remission since July 2016, Puskedra's fitness depleted during the treatment period. With over a year of preparation under his belt, Puskedra hopes to get back on track at the 2017 Chicago Marathon.

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