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Chepngetich chase history at Chicago Marathon

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich reacts after winning the Chicago Marathon women's title in 2021. [AFP]

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich is on the brink of making history as she chases a third consecutive victory at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

The 2019 world marathon champion is the favorite in a star-studded women's field that also features her compatriot Joyciline Jepkosgei and Ethiopia's Sutume Kebede.

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