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Florence Kiplagat defends her Chicago Marathon title in a time of 2:21:32

Athletics

By Game Yetu | Oct 09, 2016

**Kenyan Florence Kiplagat wins women's #ChicagoMarathon followed by fellow Kenyan Edna Kiplagat and Valentine Kipketer at third place**

Kenya's Florence Kiplagat won her second straight Chicago crown, powering to a dominant victory in 2:21:32, almost two seconds ahead of runner-up Edna Kiplagat (2:23:28).

There was no such drama for half-marathon world record-holder Florence Kiplagat, who powered home all alone, giving a quick victory dance after crossing the line and embracing her training partner Kirui.

Compatriot Edna Kiplagat took second in 2:23:28 and another Kenyan, Valentine Kipketer, was third.

Results from the World Marathon Majors Chicago marathon Women on Sunday

1. Florence Kiplagat (KEN) 2:21:32,
2. Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 2:23:28,
3. Valentine Kipketer (KEN) 2:23:41,
4. Purity Rionoripo (KEN) 2:24:47,
5. Yebrgual Melese (ETH) 2:24:49,
6. Atsede Baysa (ETH) 2:28:53,
7. Serena Burla (USA) 2:30:40,
8. Agnieszka Mierzejewska (POL) 2:32:13,
9. Sarah Crouch (USA) 2:33:48,
10. Alia Gray (USA) 2:34:00