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Chicago Marathon officially canceled

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei smiles after winning the women's 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with the World Record on October 13 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Chicago Marathon scheduled for October 11 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced Monday. 

"In response to the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Chicago announced the decision to cancel the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and all race weekend activities," organisers said in a statement.

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