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…and is congratulated by previous record holder Khalid Khannouchi just past the finish line.
Author's summary: Conner Mantz sets new American record at Chicago Marathon.