Abbott Chicago 5K results; Keira D’Amato runs 15:51

CHICAGO (Oct. 07) — The Abbott Chicago 5K race on Saturday morning saw featured runners Keira D’Amato and Juan Luis Barrios of Mexico setting the pace, both clocking sub-16 minute times in their respective categories.

D’Amato, a World Championships 8th-place finisher in the marathon at Oregon 22, led the women’s field with a course record time of 15:51, while Barrios edged out Johnny Binzak in a nail-biting men’s race, both finishing at 15:15.

Keira D’Amato’s Dominance

Keira D’Amato, who made headlines with her 8th-place finish in the women’s marathon at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon, took control of the women’s 5K shortly after the starting gun on Columbus Drive.

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She widened the gap and cruised to a victory with a nearly two-minute lead. Argentina Valdepeñas trailed in second place, clocking 17:06, and Joanna W Stevens rounded out the top three with a time of 17:34, the same as Kristin Siegle.

Men’s Race: A Close Finish

The men’s 5K was anything but a solo affair. Juan Luis Barrios and Johnny Binzak battle closely in an exciting contest. In a tight finish, Barrios was credited with the win, both clocking a time of 15:15.

Meanwhile, Meng-Tsung S Chu secured third place with a time of 16:07, followed closely by Daniel Arkes at 16:08, who took fourth in the men’s category and fifth overall.

The Abbott Chicago 5K served as the usher and even a potential shakeout run for some of the non-elite runners who are gearing up to compete in Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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Abbott Chicago 5K Results

Women’s Results

1. Keira D’Amato – 15:51
2. Argentina Valdepeñas – 17:06
3. Joanna W Stevens – 17:34
4. Kristin Siegle – 17:34
5. Sophia Noto – 17:42
6. Grace Fagan – 17:43
7. Madeleine Davison – 17:58
8. Elizabeth Boyle – 18:02
9. Megan Cole – 18:14
10. Lynsey Romano – 18:21
11. Angelle Turner – 18:24
12. Marissa Ward – 18:27
13. Julia Dempsey – 18:34
14. Kayla Klosterhoff – 18:37
15. Claire K Kelsey – 18:41
16. Hannah J Nelson – 18:49
17. Erica Knighton – 19:04
18. Jamie Weglarz – 19:13
19. Melissa Ganz – 19:16
20. Alice M Mendes – 19:20
21. Maria Celik – 19:22
22. Sara Manderscheid – 19:25
23. Callin Naddy – 19:29
24. Mackenzie J Frasso – 19:31
25. Alanna Dwight – 19:31

Men’s Top Results

1. Juan Luis Barrios – 15:15
2. Johnny Binzak – 15:15
3. Meng-Tsung S Chu – 16:07
4. Daniel Arkes – 16:08
5. Charles A Maldonado – 16:14
6. Rodrigo Garcia – 16:15
7. Yamil Rosario De Jesús – 16:15
8. Ricardo J Andrade – 16:16
9. Derek Weber – 16:21
10. Edward Wang – 16:23
11. Jerry Francois – 16:23
12. Zachariah Emanuel – 16:23
13. William Hennessy – 16:25
14. Luke G Kiziah – 16:36
15. Fernando Mejia – 16:40
16. Oliver Smith – 16:41
17. David P Muir – 16:42
18. John Butler – 16:45
19. Emmanuel Arroyo Narvaez – 16:47
20. Edward Ross – 16:48
21. Robert-Jan Arke – 16:55
22. Jason G Holder – 16:58

Full results are available here