1981 Chicago Marathon

The 1981 Chicago Marathon was the 5th running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on September 27. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Phil Coppess (2:16:13 hours) and Tina Gandy (2:49:39). A total of 4252 runners finished the race, an increase of over 600 from the previous year.[1]

5th Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesSeptember 27
Champions
MenPhil Coppess (2:16:13)
WomenTina Gandy (2:49:39)

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
Phil Coppess United States2:16:13
Tony Shockency United States2:17:15
Frank Shorter United States2:17:27.7
4Robert Busby United States2:17:44
5David Hinz United States2:18:03
6Kevin Higdon United States2:19:37
7Joseph Sheeran United States2:20:15
8Garry Bjorklund United States2:20:26
9Gerald Krane United States2:22:22
10John Wellerding United States2:23:35

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
Tina Gandy United States2:49:39
Charlene Groet United States2:56:33
Betty Johnny United States2:58:05
4Betty Hite United States2:58:58
5Sue Petersen United States2:59:16
6Karen Bukowski United States3:04:47
7Moo Thorpe United States3:05:40
8Jayne Schiff United States3:06:43
9Patricia Elmer United States3:06:46
10Peggy McAleer United States3:08:38

References

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