The 2024 Boston Marathon showcased some impressive performances from both the men’s and women’s divisions. In the men’s race, Sisay Lemma from Ethiopia secured first place with a time of 2:06:17, followed by Mohamed Esa from Ethiopia and Evans Chebet from Kenya. Notable American runner C.J. Albertson finished in seventh place with a time of 2:09:53. In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri from Kenya took the top spot with a time of 2:22:37, with Sharon Lokedi and Edna Kiplagat following closely behind.

The men’s wheelchair division saw Marcel Hug from Switzerland setting 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, with Manuela Schar from Switzerland and Madison de Rozario from Australia finishing in second and third place, respectively.

Overall, the 2024 Boston Marathon was a display of exceptional talent and determination from athletes around the world. The event served as a crucial opportunity for many athletes to prepare and compete in various Olympic and Paralympic Trials leading up to the 2024 Paris Games.