Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway, Hellen Obiri repeats in women's pro race
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia set a blistering pace and held on to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in two hours, six minutes, 17 seconds — the 10th fastest time in the race's 128-year history. Kenya's Hellen Obiri defended her title in the women's race.
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![From left: Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Kenya's Hellen Obiri of Kenya hold the race trophy at the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday. Lemman won by 41 seconds while Obiri outsprinted fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi for an eight-second victory. A men's runner and female counterpart hold the race trophy together after both took first place in their respective professional fields at the 128th Boston Marathon in Massachusetts on April 15, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7174087.1713200718!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/lemma-obiri-240415-1180.jpg)
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia set a blistering pace and held on to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in two hours, six minutes, 17 seconds — the 10th fastest time in the race's 128-year history. Kenya's Hellen Obiri defended her title in the women's race.