In the Man's category, Sisay Lemma dominated the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday afternoon, setting an impressive pace and establishing a substantial lead of over half a mile.
However, as the weather grew hotter, the 34-year-old Ethiopian began to slow down. Despite this setback, Lemma persevered, pushing himself down Boylston Street and ultimately crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 17 seconds.
According to VOA, this remarkable achievement secured him the 10th fastest time in the race's 128-year history. Overwhelmed with joy, Lemma collapsed onto the pavement, lying on his back with a smile on his face.
Reflecting on his performance, Lemma shared, "I was running very hard and very well until halfway through. But as the race progressed, it became increasingly challenging."
It is worth noting that Lemma had previously failed to finish the race twice and had come in 30th place in three previous attempts at the Boston Marathon. He expressed his satisfaction with his victory, stating, "I have redeemed myself today, having dropped out of the race on several occasions before."
In the women's division, Hellen Obiri successfully defended her title by outpacing Sharon Lokedi on Boylston Street, finishing with a time of 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 37 seconds. Obiri secured victory with an eight-second lead. Edna Kiplagat, a two-time Boston champion, completed the Kenyan dominance by finishing 36 seconds behind Obiri.
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