CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 39th Annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K race and two-mile walk was held Sunday.
Thousands participated in the green-themed race, including three-time defending champion Stephen Sambu, of Tucson, Ariz., sprinted his way into first place, finishing in 23:10, becoming the first person in event history to win four consecutive times.
Laura Thweatt of Colorado was the women's first place finisher.
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Carrrie Tollefson stopped by the ABC7 studios to talk about the race.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
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Where: Grant Park - Start line at Columbus & Monroe
When: Sunday. Wave 1 started at 8:30 a.m.