1979 Chicago Marathon

The 1979 Chicago Marathon was the 3rd running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on October 21. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Dan Cloeter (2:23:20 hours) and Laura Michalek (3:15:45). A total of 2869 runners finished the race, a drop of nearly 1200 from the previous year.[1]

3rd Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesOctober 21
Champions
MenDan Cloeter (2:23:20)
WomenLaura Michalek (3:15:45)

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s)Dan Cloeter United States2:23:20
2nd place, silver medalist(s)Mike Healer United States2:27:36
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)Patrick Chmiel United States2:33:51
4Antonio Peso United States2:36:21
5Rick Wilson United States2:36:40
6Don White United States2:38:56
7Jon Eggers United States2:39:22
8John Wellerding United States2:40:00
9Robert Prince United States2:40:20
10Thomas Benedict United States2:43.03

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s)Laura Michalek United States3:15:45
2nd place, silver medalist(s)Lynae Larson United States3:16:45
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)Marilyn Reinhardt United States3:17:40
4Diane Sims Page United States3:26:05
5Helen Rea United States3:29:45
6Susie Sandstrom United States3:30:20
7Charlene Groet United States3:30:50
8Edna Craig United States3:31:05
9Lorraine Norgle United States3:37:20
10Joan Hirt United States3:43:50

References

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