The 2024 Boston Marathon featured some remarkable performances by both men and women. In the men’s race, Sisay Lemma from Ethiopia secured first place with a time of 2:06:17, while Mohamed Esa and Evans Chebet from Kenya finished in second and third place, respectively. American runner C.J. Albertson finished in seventh place with a time of 2:09:53.
The women’s race was dominated by Hellen Obiri from Kenya, who took the top spot with a time of 2:22:37. Sharon Lokedi and Edna Kiplagat followed closely behind in second and third place, respectively.
In the men’s wheelchair division, Marcel Hug from Switzerland set a course record with a time of 1:15:33. Daniel Romanchuk from the USA and David Weir from Great Britain rounded out the top three. In the women’s wheelchair division, Eden Rainbow-Cooper from Great Britain finished first with a time of 1:35:11, while Manuela Schar from Switzerland and Madison de Rozario from Australia finished in second and third place, respectively.
Overall, the 2024 Boston Marathon was an incredible display of talent and determination by athletes around the world. The event served as an essential opportunity for many athletes to prepare and compete in various Olympic and Paralympic Trials leading up to the 2024 Paris Games.
The men’s race showcased some impressive performances by runners hailing from Africa, including Sisay Lemma and Mohamed Esa who both finished among the top three runners.
Hellen Obiri took home first place in the women’s race with a remarkable performance that left her fellow runners behind. She completed her run in just over two hours, setting a new course record for women.
The wheelchair divisions also produced some outstanding results as Marcel Hug broke his own course record in the men’s wheelchair race.
In conclusion, the 2024 Boston Marathon was an unforgettable event that showcased some of the best athletic talent from around the world. It provided athletes with an opportunity to prepare for future competitions such as Olympic Games leading up to Paris Games in 2024.
