Key takeaways:
- Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men’s race in an unofficial time of two hours, five minutes and 54 seconds, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women’s race in an unofficial time of 2:21:38.
- Chebet became the first man to defend his title since Robert Cheruiyot did so in 2008.
- The Boston Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, and this year’s race was a testament to the strength and resilience of the running community.
The 123rd Boston Marathon took place on Monday, with a record-breaking number of participants from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The race marked the 10-year anniversary of the double bombings that took place near the finish line in 2013.
Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men’s race in an unofficial time of two hours, five minutes and 54 seconds, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women’s race in an unofficial time of 2:21:38.
Chebet became the first man to defend his title since Robert Cheruiyot did so in 2008. Tanzanian Gabriel Geay came in second, finishing in 2:06:04, while Kenyan Benson Kipruto placed third in 2:06:06.
The race was a much-anticipated debut for world record holder Eliud Kipchoge, who finished fourth in 2:06:08.
The Boston Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, and this year’s race was a testament to the strength and resilience of the running community. The athletes who participated in the race showed that no matter the circumstances, they can come together to celebrate the power of running.
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