Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Kiplimo produced a devastating burst over the closing stages of the race to claim his first major marathon title in perfect, clear conditions in the Windy City.

Kiplimo, 24, turned on the afterburners at around the 18-mile mark to pull clear of defending Chicago champion John Korir before cruising to victory in 2hrs 2min 23secs.

Feysa meanwhile won the women's race in 2:14: 56, coming home ahead of compatriot Megertu Alemu, who finished over two minutes behind in 2:17:18.

The race -- one of the world's major marathons with an estimated 53,

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