2024 Chicago Marathon Preview: Top Athletes And Storylines To Follow, Elite Fields Preview, Women’s American Record Attempt + More
Description
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia preview the top athletes to watch for at the 2024 edition of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13th. We break down the men’s and women’s elite fields, the top Americans to keep an eye on, and why the women’s American marathon record may be under threat.
Hosts:
Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X
Time Stamps:
0:56 - Recap of the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
4:32 - Biggest marathon successes throughout the fall of 2023.
7:06 - Women’s elite field preview.
15:02 - Elite American women preview.
23:16 - Context on pre-race interviews with elite marathoners.
25:50 - Matthew Centrowitz pacing the women’s American record.
29:14 - Men’s elite field preview.
35:35 - Elite American men preview.
38:53 - Parting thoughts on the Chicago Marathon.
Mentioned in this episode…
Listen: Betsy Saina’s episode on the CITIUS MAG Podcast after she ran 2:19:17 at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
Read: Keira D’Amato and Matthew Centrowtiz training together to prepare for D’Amato’s American record attempt in Chicago.
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