Kenya Sweeps Boston Marathon

04/18/2023 Kenya Sweeps Boston Marathon

By: Jeff Yoder

Evans Chebet & Hellen Obiri Win 127th Boston Marathon on 10-Year Anniversary of Bombing

A cold and rainy morning in Boston may have slowed some potentially record-setting times, but it didn’t stop the most prominent road race in the United States from celebrating and remembering tradition. A pair of Kenyans swept the honors for the third consecutive year with Evans Chebet (2:05:54) and Hellen Obiri (2:21:38) winning the men’s and women’s races, respectively. Chebet was a repeat winner after winning it in 2022. He out-paced Eliud Kipchoge (6th) — the world record holder and the greatest marathoner of all time. Marcel Hug (men) and Susannah Scaroni (women) won the wheelchair divisions.

 

10th Anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing

This year’s race was particularly special because it marked the 10-year anniversary of the bombing that killed three people and injured dozens more. Red Sox Hall of Famer and Boston legend David Ortiz served as the Grand Marshal for the special occasion.

 

Another Kenya sweep, and “Boston Strong” remains full of strength in the 127th race.

 

Results & Highlights From the 2023 Boston Marathon

 

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USA Today: Evans Chebet & Hellen Obiri Win 127th Boston Marathon

 

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