World Record Broken in Women's Wheelchair Category at Chicago Marathon
Catherine Debrunner improved upon her own record with a first-place finish at the Chicago Marathon, adding another major achievement to her career.
Catherine Debrunner won the women's wheelchair division at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, breaking her own world record and once again proving her dominant performance in the event.
Record-Breaking Performance
Catherine Debrunner finished the race in first place in the women's wheelchair category of the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and successfully broke her own world record.
Time Details
The athlete completed the race with a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes, and 16 seconds, surpassing her previous best time and achieving a remarkable result.
Comparison with Previous Record
Debrunner had set her previous record at the 2023 Berlin Marathon with a time of 1:34:16, and with this new time, she improved that duration by a full minute.
Career Achievements
This latest championship victory was recorded as the 12th major marathon triumph in the successful athlete's career.
Podium Standings
Following the thrilling race, Tatyana McFadden took second place, while Manuela Schär claimed the third-place spot on the podium.