Pakistani runners from across the globe delivered impressive performances at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, which this year attracted more than 53,000 participants.

The event featured a diverse group of Pakistani athletes from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to expatriates and dual nationals based in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, and the Gulf, all proudly carrying the green flag over 42.195 kilometers through the streets of Chicago.

Leading the Pakistani contingent was Syed Ali Hamza, a Pakistani-American based in Villanova, Pennsylvania, who completed the race in 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 14 seconds, emerging as the fastest Pakistani finisher.

He was followed by another USA-based runner of Pakistani origin, Salman Ilyas (2:56:39), and Niza

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