After setting a personal record at last year's event, Madai Perez will return for another go at the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here are the highlights of her running career:

Name: Madai Perez

Country of Origin: Mexico

Standout Race: Perez ran her fastest marathon last year at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago marathon, completing the course in two hours, 22 minutes 59 seconds.

More About Madai Perez: Throughout her career, Perez has attended three World Championships and two Olympic Games. Perez most recently represented Mexico at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she placed 32nd in the Women's Marathon event (2:34:42).