1981 Chicago Marathon

5th Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesSeptember 27
Champions
MenPhil Coppess (2:16:13)
WomenTina Gandy (2:49:39)

The 1981 Chicago Marathon was the fifth running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on September 27. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Phil Coppess (2:16:13 hours) and Tina Gandy (2:49:39). A total of 4252 runners finished the race, an increase of over 600 from the previous year.[1]

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s) Phil Coppess  United States 2:16:13
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Tony Shockency  United States 2:17:15
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Frank Shorter  United States 2:17:27.7
4 Robert Busby  United States 2:17:44
5 David Hinz  United States 2:18:03
6 Kevin Higdon  United States 2:19:37
7 Joseph Sheeran  United States 2:20:15
8 Garry Bjorklund  United States 2:20:26
9 Gerald Krane  United States 2:22:22
10 John Wellerding  United States 2:23:35

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1st place, gold medalist(s) Tina Gandy  United States 2:49:39
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Charlene Groet  United States 2:56:33
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Betty Johnny  United States 2:58:05
4 Betty Hite  United States 2:58:58
5 Sue Petersen  United States 2:59:16
6 Karen Bukowski  United States 3:04:47
7 Moo Thorpe  United States 3:05:40
8 Jayne Schiff  United States 3:06:43
9 Patricia Elmer  United States 3:06:46
10 Peggy McAleer  United States 3:08:38

References

  1. ^ Chicago Marathon. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
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