"Thrilling Upset: Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma and Hellen Obiri Shine in 2024 Boston Marathon"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women's division of the Boston Marathon for a second straight time, breaking away from the pack to finish in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 37 seconds. In the men's race, Ethiopian Sisay Lemma claimed victory with a time of 2:06:17, ahead of marathon favorite Evans Chebet. The race featured mid-marathon drama, an upset, and a steel-cage match in the women's division, with American Emma Bates leading early before finishing 12th. Obiri's victory marked a rare defense of the Boston Marathon title, joining a select group of six women who have achieved this feat.