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2017 Chicago Marathon Elite Runner: Stephen Sambu

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

Kenyan road racer Stephen Sambu will take a second shot at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this year. Here are some facts about his running career:

Name: Stephen Sambu

Country of Origin: Kenya

Standout Race: Sambu is the first runner in history to win the men's Falmouth Road Race four times. In a photo finish with American Leonard Korir, Sambu completed the seven-mile course in 32 minutes 14 seconds. 

More About Stephen Sambu: Sambu was in his road racing element when he took first prize at the 2016 American Airlines New York City Half Marathon in one hour, one minute and 16 seconds. Sambu also participated in the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, earning his personal best marathon time of two hours, 13 minutes 35 seconds. 

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