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sports1 year ago

"Record-breaking Wins and Historic Moments: Highlights from the 2024 Boston Marathon"

Marcel Hug broke his own course record at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's wheelchair race for the seventh time with a time of 1:15:33. Despite crashing into a barrier, he surpassed his previous record by over a minute. In the women's wheelchair race, Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Great Britain won with a time of 1:35:11, beating the favorite Manuela Schar by 1 minute and 30 seconds in only her second Boston race.

via The Athletic|
#boston-marathon-2024#course-record#eden-rainbow-cooper
sports1 year ago

"Highlights from the 128th Boston Marathon"

The 128th Boston Marathon has kicked off with professional men and women, including defending champion Hellen Obiri, competing in the 26.2-mile race. The field features past champions and up-and-coming competitors vying for the crown and a share of over $1 million in prize money. In the wheelchair division, defending champion Marcel Hug is looking to retain his title, while American Susannah Scaroni has withdrawn due to injury. The race is also a showcase for inspirational stories, including 44-year-old Edna Kiplagat and the quest for a three-peat by men's division contender Evans Chebet.

via WCVB Boston|
#boston-marathon#evans-chebet#marcel-hug
sports2 years ago

Boston Marathon Champions Reflect on Victories and Future Goals.

The 127th Boston Marathon saw Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri of Kenya win the men's and women's divisions, respectively, while American Susannah Scaroni and Swiss Marcel Hug won the women's and men's wheelchair divisions. Chebet became the first man to defend his title in Boston since 2008, while Obiri won her first marathon and Scaroni overcame equipment issues to capture her first Boston win. Hug shattered the Boston Marathon course record he set in 2017, winning his sixth Boston Marathon title.

via WCVB Boston|
#boston-marathon#evans-chebet#hellen-obiri
sports2 years ago

Chebet and Obiri dominate Boston Marathon 2023.

Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men's race at the 2023 Boston Marathon for the second consecutive year, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women's race. Reigning world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge finished sixth, more than 3 minutes behind the winner. Marcel Hug of Switzerland and Susannah Scaroni of the US dominated the men's and women's wheelchair races, respectively.

via USA TODAY|
#boston-marathon#eliud-kipchoge#evans-chebet
sports2 years ago

Highlights from the 127th Boston Marathon

Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men's division of the 127th Boston Marathon, while Hellen Obiri, also of Kenya, won the women's division. Marcel Hug of Switzerland set a new course record to win the men's wheelchair division, and American Susannah Scaroni overcame equipment issues to win the women's wheelchair division. The field included several past champions and the current world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge, who finished sixth. The Boston Marathon also honored the victims and survivors of the 2013 bombing, with Red Sox legend David Ortiz serving as Grand Marshal.

via WPTZ|
#boston-marathon#evans-chebet#hellen-obiri
sports2 years ago

Wet and Cool Conditions Challenge Boston Marathon Runners.

The 127th Boston Marathon began on Monday with wet weather conditions. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won his sixth men's wheelchair crown, breaking his own course record. David Ortiz served as the grand marshal of the race. Notable runners included former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, Red Sox players Brock Holt and Ryan Dempster, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, and tennis star Monica Rakkit. Several items, including backpacks and glass containers, were not allowed along the course.

via CBS Boston|
#boston-marathon#david-ortiz#marcel-hug