The 125th Boston Marathon took place on Monday, October 11th, and saw the Kenyan duo of Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri win the men’s and women’s races, respectively. (NBC Boston, USA Today) While a predominantly Black racing club held a gathering at a cheer zone along the Boston Marathon route and felt they were met with racist behavior from the police. (Fox News)
One participant in this year’s Boston Marathon towered above the rest- 6’9″ Zdeno Chára, a longtime Bruins defenseman, finished the race. (Sports Illustrated) Another inspiring participant was Patty Hung, who set a record this year by finishing her 37th consecutive Boston Marathon, a feat that has never been achieved before. (NBC Boston)
Many individuals participated in the Boston Marathon to honor and remember loved ones. Three childhood pals ran to represent the foundation dedicated to 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. (The Boston Globe)
This year also marks the 10th anniversary of that tragedy, and a survivor of the bombing, Patrick Downes, shared how a Marine veteran has helped in his recovery. (NBC News) An ER doctor also recounted treating patients in the aftermath of the bombing, 10 years later. (WBUR)
Meanwhile, over 100 golden retrievers gathered to cross the Boston Marathon finish line in tribute to Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog who passed away earlier this year. Roughly 200 dogs and their owners paid homage to Spencer, who became a fixture at the marathon in recent years. (TODAY)
Hellen Obiri, a Kenyan long-distance runner who moved to Boulder, Colorado, to pursue the marathon, won the women’s race, citing patience as her primary approach. (The New York Times)
Overall, the Boston Marathon proved to be an event full of stories of resilience, determination, and honor.
