Kenya’s Hellen Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon champion since 2005, crossing the finish line in 2 hour, 22 minutes and 37 seconds.
Hellen Obiri, of Kenya , celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the women’s division at the Boston Marathon , Monday, April 15, 2024, in Boston. Boston Marathon men’s division winner Sisay Lemma, of Ethiopia, left, and women’s division winner Hellen Obiri, of Kenya hold up the trophy at the Boston Marathon , Monday, April 15, 2024, in Boston. Hellen Obiri, of Kenya , raises her arms as she wins the women’s division at the Boston Marathon , Monday, April 15, 2024, in Boston.
Kenya’s Catherine Ndereba was the last repeat Boston champion in ’05, part of her run of four titles in five years. Obiri won both her Boston debut last April and last year’s New York Marathon. A two-time Olympic medalist, she is a provisional member of Kenya’s Olympic team. Bates surged into the lead between the 18th and 19th mile, ahead of a chase pack of more than a dozen runners. That group included Linden, who also led briefly and appeared to say something to Bates before falling off the pace.Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s raceSpectators chanted, “Emma! Emma! Emma!” as Bates attempted to add to her advantage just past 20 miles.
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