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Record-breaking performance highlights 45th Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
More than 26,000 participants crossed the finish line on a bright and windy Sunday morning in Grant Park at the 45th running of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. Emma Grace Hurley broke Deena Kastor's 21-year-old American women's 8K record, crossing the finish line in 24:29, while Mohammed Ahmed took the crown in the men's race in 22:59. Melanie Hamilt was the non-binary division champion, winning in 29:07. Hannah Babalola and Ethan Burkhart won the wheelchair competition.
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