The 1979 Chicago Marathon was the third 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)
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Results edit

Men edit

Position Athlete Nationality Time
  Dan Cloeter   United States 2:23:20
  Mike Healer   United States 2:27:36
  Patrick Chmiel   United States 2:33:51
4 Antonio Peso   United States 2:36:21
5 Rick Wilson   United States 2:36:40
6 Don White   United States 2:38:56
7 Jon Eggers   United States 2:39:22
8 John Wellerding   United States 2:40:00
9 Robert Prince   United States 2:40:20
10 Thomas Benedict   United States 2:43.03

Women edit

Position Athlete Nationality Time
  Laura Michalek   United States 3:15:45
  Lynae Larson   United States 3:16:45
  Marilyn Reinhardt   United States 3:17:40
4 Diane Sims Page   United States 3:26:05
5 Helen Rea   United States 3:29:45
6 Susie Sandstrom   United States 3:30:20
7 Charlene Groet   United States 3:30:50
8 Edna Craig   United States 3:31:05
9 Lorraine Norgle   United States 3:37:20
10 Joan Hirt   United States 3:43:50

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