Highlights from the 127th Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge
Defending champion Evans Chebet won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, surging to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds.
Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters, won the women’s race in 2:21:38 to complete the Kenyan sweep. Amane Beriso of Ethiopia was second, 12 seconds back, followed seven seconds later by Israeli Lonah Salpeter.
Kipchoge finished sixth — just his third loss ever in a major marathon to go with 12 victories. Scott Fauble was the top American, finishing seventh. Chebet is the first back-to-back winner since Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot won three in a row from 2006-08.
“In a marathon anything can happen,” Obiri said of the men’s race. “It was a strong field, and everybody was there to race.”
Chebet was in a lead pack that dropped Kipchoge around Mile 20, shortly after he missed his bottle at a water station. A threesome pulled away with about three miles left, with Gabriel Geay of Tanzania winning a footrace for second, 10 seconds behind the winner and two seconds ahead of 2021 winner Benson Kipruto of Kenya.
For the first time, the race also includes a nonbinary division, with 27 athletes registered.
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Hug, Scaroni take Boston Marathon wheelchair titles
A familiar name returned to the top of the podium and another one got there for the first time in the wheelchair division at the 127th Boston Marathon.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland captured his sixth men’s wheelchair Boston Marathon title, claiming the victory Monday in a course record of 1 hour, 17 minutes, 6 seconds in the first race of the day. It bests his previous course mark of 1:18:04 set in 2017. American Daniel Romanchuk was second in 1:27.45, followed by Jetze Plat of the Netherlands in 1:28.35.
In the women’s race, American Susannah Scaroni won her first Boston title, crossing the line in 1:41.45. Her victory followed runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2022. She was followed by Madison de Rozario of Australia in 1:46.55 and Wakako Tsuchida of Japan in 1:47.04.
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Evans Chebet of Kenya breaks the tape to win the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonEvans Chebet of Kenya breaks the tape to win the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonSteven Senne
The elite men make their way at the beginning of the course of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Steven SenneThe elite men make their way at the beginning of the course of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonCharles Krupa
Hellen Obiri, of Kenya, breaks the tape at the finish line to win the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaHellen Obiri, of Kenya, breaks the tape at the finish line to win the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonCharles Krupa
Hellen Obiri, of Kenya, reacts after winning the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaHellen Obiri, of Kenya, reacts after winning the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Marcel Hug of Switzerland gestures as he wins the men's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonMarcel Hug of Switzerland gestures as he wins the men's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Susannah Scaroni breaks the tape to win the women's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonSusannah Scaroni breaks the tape to win the women's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Spectators look on near a memorial at the site of the first bomb to go off 10 years ago, during the Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. A dozen former champions and runners from 120 countries and all 50 states were in the field 10 years after the finish line bombing that killed three people and wounded hundreds more. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonSpectators look on near a memorial at the site of the first bomb to go off 10 years ago, during the Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. A dozen former champions and runners from 120 countries and all 50 states were in the field 10 years after the finish line bombing that killed three people and wounded hundreds more. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Marcel Hug of Switzerland holds the trophy after winning the men's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonMarcel Hug of Switzerland holds the trophy after winning the men's wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonJennifer McDermott
Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray sends out a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard, which walks the course annually, announcing the start of the 127th marathon Monday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott)
Jennifer McDermottBoston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray sends out a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard, which walks the course annually, announcing the start of the 127th marathon Monday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Race operations workers install the timing mat at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmRace operations workers install the timing mat at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Men's wheelchair athletes Daniel Romanchuk (W1) and Marcel Hug (W2), of Switzerland, break from the starting line with others during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmMen's wheelchair athletes Daniel Romanchuk (W1) and Marcel Hug (W2), of Switzerland, break from the starting line with others during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
The elite men break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmThe elite men break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
The elite women break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmThe elite women break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Nienke Brinkman, of The Netherlands, approaches the starting line with other elite women for the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmNienke Brinkman, of The Netherlands, approaches the starting line with other elite women for the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Susannah Scaroni holds the trophy after winning the womens wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonSusannah Scaroni holds the trophy after winning the womens wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Marcel Hug of Switzerland, left, and Susannah Scaroni hold the trophy together after winning the wheelchair divisions of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonMarcel Hug of Switzerland, left, and Susannah Scaroni hold the trophy together after winning the wheelchair divisions of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonWinslow Townson
Boston Marathon Grand Marshal and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz gestures at the finish line with the trophy Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonBoston Marathon Grand Marshal and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz gestures at the finish line with the trophy Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Desiree Linden crouches at the starting line before the start of the elite women's race of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmDesiree Linden crouches at the starting line before the start of the elite women's race of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonCharles Krupa
Hall of Fame designated hitter David Ortiz, the Grand Marshall of the Boston Marathon, holds the trophy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaHall of Fame designated hitter David Ortiz, the Grand Marshall of the Boston Marathon, holds the trophy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonCharles Krupa
Marcel Hug, of Switzerland, breaks the tape to win the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaMarcel Hug, of Switzerland, breaks the tape to win the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonCharles Krupa
Marcel Hug, of Switzerland, approaches the finish line ahead of winning the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaMarcel Hug, of Switzerland, approaches the finish line ahead of winning the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
A member of the Massachusetts State Police looks on as runners set out from the start during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmA member of the Massachusetts State Police looks on as runners set out from the start during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Jeremy Frantz (11598) reacts as he joins other runners heading out from the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmJeremy Frantz (11598) reacts as he joins other runners heading out from the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
A member of the Massachusetts State Police looks on as runners set out from the start during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmA member of the Massachusetts State Police looks on as runners set out from the start during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
Michelle Brooks Thompson, National Award-Winning Independent Recording Artist and finalist on The Voice, sings the national anthem before the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmMichelle Brooks Thompson, National Award-Winning Independent Recording Artist and finalist on The Voice, sings the national anthem before the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Highlights from the 127th Boston MarathonMary Schwalm
A k-9 dog looks on as a robotic dog from Boston Scientific patrols the starting line before the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mary SchwalmA k-9 dog looks on as a robotic dog from Boston Scientific patrols the starting line before the start of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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