Zouhair Talbi ran the fastest time ever for an American man at the Boston Marathon with 2:03:45, while Jess McClain ran the fastest time ever for an American woman at the Boston Marathon with 2:20:49. According to a media report, Sharon Lokedi defended her title to win the women's race in 2:18:51. The Boston Marathon field on Monday was the fastest in race history, with temperatures in the 30s and frost on the ground greeting the runners at the start.
Sharon Lokedi is the defending women's champion of the Boston Marathon, and John Korir is the defending men's champion. Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women's wheelchair race, and Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race. The exact number of runners participating in the Boston Marathon on Monday has not been confirmed.
Last year was crazy fast, so I don't know if it will be the same thing this year. But whichever one, I'm excited for. You never know. I feel like that is always determined by when you get to the start line.
FBI Special Agent in Charge in Boston Ted Docks said authorities are operating at a heightened threat environment because of the war in Iran. He also said there are no specific or credible threats against the Boston Marathon. The specific security measures implemented due to the heightened threat environment have not been detailed.
Calli Hauger-Thackery ran the Boston Marathon while 22 weeks pregnant, according to a media report. She had to be treated for a trapped nerve in her glute at mile five and again at mile 11 during the Boston Marathon. Chelsea Clinton finished the Boston Marathon in 3 hours and 40 minutes, though the official reason for her using the pseudonym 'Margaret Chase Smith' is unknown.
We want more people to feel welcome in running - no matter their pace, experience or the distance. During race week in Boston, we put up a series of signs to encourage runners. One of them missed the mark. We took it down, and we'll use this moment to do better and continue showing up for all runners.
Nike put up a sign in its Newbury Street store in Boston that read 'Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated,' according to a media report. Nike took down the sign after backlash.
The Boston Red Sox wear a jersey with 'Boston' instead of 'Red Sox' on Patriots' Day every year since 2013. The final official times for all elite finishers beyond the top 10 lists provided and the total amount of money raised by runners in the Boston Marathon have not been released.