Conner Mantz Breaks North American Record at Chicago Marathon
Conner Mantz became the fastest marathoner in the U.S. at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, finishing fourth overall with a time of 2:04:43.
Canada's Rory Linkletter finished ninth overall with a new personal best of 2:06:49.
Mantz broke the 23-year-old American record previously held by Khalid Khannouchi, who ran 2:05:38 at the 2002 London Marathon.
Conner Mantz finishes 4th in 2:04:43 to crush the 23-year-old American record...
Jacob Kiplimo won the Chicago Marathon in 2:02:23, moving to #7 all-time.
Khalid Khannouchi was on hand in Chicago to witness his record fall and present the award to the top American finisher.
- Conner Mantz: 2:04:43 (new American record)
- Rory Linkletter: 2:06:49 (new personal best)
- Jacob Kiplimo: 2:02:23 (winner of the Chicago Marathon)
Author's summary: Conner Mantz sets new American record at Chicago Marathon.