The 127th Boston Marathon took place today, seeing over 30,000 participants navigate the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street amid cheering crowds. The men’s elite race was won by Evans Chebet from Kenya, while the women’s field was full of champions. Among the participants was Eliud Kipchoge, widely regarded as the world’s greatest marathoner, running in his first Boston Marathon (NY Times).
Chebet won with a time of two hours, nine minutes, and 35 seconds, leaving Ethiopian competitor, Gizachew Hailu, trailing behind him by 47 seconds. Marcel Hug, from Switzerland, broke his own course record in the Men’s wheelchair division with an unofficial time of one hour, seventeen minutes, and six seconds.
Spectators gathered along the route to cheer on the runners, with golden retrievers also honoring the late Boston Marathon dog, Spencer, at Boston Common (WBUR). The marathon is a long-standing tradition, with athletes from all over the world traveling to Boston for the event.
Among the competitors was Hellen Obiri, who moved from Kenya to Colorado to pursue her goal of dominating in the marathon. Obiri’s approach to the Boston Marathon was one of patience, echoing her commitment to becoming a top competitor (NY Times).
The marathon was televised and streamed, with viewers watching the event from around the world. Those who could not attend the marathon in person had the option to watch the event on TV (NY Times). Despite the rain, the marathon was a success, with champions crowned and records broken. The Boston Marathon serves as a tribute to the strength, endurance, and community spirit of runners from around the world (CBS News).
