International Sweep At Chicago Marathon (VIDEO)

From the AFP: Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot made it two marathon triumphs in as many career races Sunday by winning the Chicago Marathon men's title while Russian veteran Lidiya Grigoryeva captured the women's crown. Cheruiyot won in two hours, six minutes and 25 seconds to head a Kenyan podium sweep. David Mandago, at 33 the eldest runner in the men's field, was second in 2:07:37 with Timothy Cherigat third in 2:11:39. Cheruiyot made a triumphant marathon debut last year at Milan. Mandago surged ahead in the 23rd mile but Cheruiyot, 26, stayed within reach and made his move to grab the lead in the 25th mile and... [read full story]                    

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