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On Monday, the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon served up its usual grab bag of triumphs, small calamities and a Kenyan sweep.
Category: Boston Marathon
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Boston Strong, 10 Years On
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It might be the greatest victory of this city and the world running community that the marathon bombings a decade ago had far from an overwhelming presence in Monday’s race.
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Emma Bates Finishes Fifth in Boston Marathon
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Bates, a native of Elk River, Minn., stayed in contention until the final mile and completed the course in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 10 seconds, a personal best.
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Hellen Obiri Wins Her First Boston Marathon
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The 33-year-old from Kenya has only raced in one other marathon — New York City last year, where she finished sixth.
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Boston Marathon Prize Money: How Much Do Winners Get?
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The fastest finishers this year will share in more than $1 million in prize money, with bonuses awarded to the winners who set course records in the open and wheelchair divisions.
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Evans Chebet Wins Back-to-Back Boston Marathons
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It was a shocking upset finish for Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner of all time, who finished in sixth place.
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Marcel Hug Wins Sixth Men’s Wheelchair Race at Boston Marathon
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Hug crossed the finish line in an unofficial time of 1 hour, 17 minutes 6 seconds, smashing the course record he set in 2017 by nearly a minute.
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Golden Retrievers Gather to Honor Spencer, Boston Marathon’s Top Dog
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Hundreds of dogs and humans gathered in Boston to honor Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who died in February.
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How to Watch the 2023 Boston Marathon on TV or in Person
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Here’s how to watch the race on TV, through a livestream or in person.