Some context…Connor Mantz won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships before turning pro. Then won the USA Half Marathon Championship. This past October he ran his debut marathon in Chicago in 2:08.

The top 5 runners broke the previous overall record this year! Top four finishers were within ~3 seconds of each other. Incredible field.

Mantz pocketed $9k for winning and breaking the record.