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1980 Chicago Marathon

4th Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesSeptember 28
Champions
MenFrank Richardson (2:14:04)
WomenSue Petersen (2:45:03)
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The 1980 Chicago Marathon was the fourth running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on September 28. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Frank Richardson (2:14:04 hours) and Sue Petersen (2:45:03). A total of 3624 runners finished the race, an increase of over 750 from the previous year.[1]

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s) Frank Richardson  United States 2:14:04
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Chuck Smead  United States 2:16:47
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Joseph Sheeran  United States 2:19:12
4 Duane Spitz  United States 2:19:55
5 Gordon Minty  United States 2:21:24
6 John Wellerding  United States 2:21:37
7 Jim Macnider  United States 2:22:07
8 Kurt Shallenberger  United States 2:22:52
9 Frank Shorter  United States 2:23:38
10 Veli Bali  Turkey 2:24:07

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s) Sue Petersen  United States 2:45:03
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Susan Henderson  United States 2:49:43
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Marilyn Bevans  United States 3:00:43
4 Bonnie Payne  United States 3:01:00
5 Diane Sims Page  United States 3:01:00
6 Melissa Uchitelle  United States 3:05:39
7 Helen Dick  United States 3:08:48
8 Ada Letinsky  Canada 3:10:58
9 Maryanne Joyce  United States 3:12:45
10 Matilee Christman  United States 3:14:11

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