The symbolism was more significant this year than ever. Robert Cheruiyot wearing the laurel wreath, holding the silver victor's trophy, listening to his national anthem in Copley Square. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) MEN'S WINNER
Four-time champ Robert Cheruiyot made it look easy on Marathon Monday. (Boston Globe) WOMEN'S WINNER
In the closest women's finish in Boston history, Ethiopian Dire Tune claimed her first major win. She crossed the finish line, kneeled, and kissed the ground. (Boston Globe) wheelchairs
Ernst Van Dyk won his division for the seventh time in eight years, coasting some three minutes ahead of a pack that started at 17 racers and ended with 11. Wakako Tsuchida took the women's event for the second straight year, leading all of four finishers.
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Lance Armstrong heard different stories about Heartbreak Hill during his training for the Boston Marathon. After finishing it, he said it was as tough as advertised. (Boston Globe) |
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(Globe Staff Photo / John Tlumacki)The winner of the men's race, Robert Cheruiyot from Kenya, stands with women's winner Dire Tune at the finish line.
