Sisson sets US women's marathon record

Emily Sisson set a new American woman record by finishing second in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Sisson finished in 2:18:29, breaking Keira D'Amato's record by 43 seconds, according to the Chicago Marathon.

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Emily Sisson set a new American woman record by finishing second in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Sisson finished in 2:18:29, breaking Keira D'Amato's record by 43 seconds, according to the Chicago Marathon.

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