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View the Most Inspiring Scenes from the 2019 Boston Marathon

Relive race day through these snapshots, from a photo finish in the men’s race to the passionate crowds.

By Runner's World Editors
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Daniel Romanchuk Wins the Wheelchair Division at Boston

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held her composure, placing 5th in her seventh Boston Marathon in a time of 2:27:00

After bravely taking the lead in the early miles of the race, Daniel Romanchuk Shoes & Gear Boston Marathon.

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George Brown Statue Signals the Start of the Race

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In 1924, George Brown, a native of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, helped move the Boston starting line from Ashland to Hopkinton. This statue of Brown was sculpted in 2009 and now sits in the town center.

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3

Manuela Schär Wins Women’s Wheelchair Division

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held her composure, placing 5th in her seventh Boston Marathon in a time of 2:27:00

Practically from the gun, Manuela Schär of Switzerland commanded the lead in the women’s wheelchair race and maintained it all the way through the finish line. She finished in 1:34:19, about seven minutes ahead of runner-up Tatyana McFadden.

4

Meb Keflezighi Is the Grand Marshal

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Worknesh Degefa pushed all the way to Boylston Street on her own, finishing in 2:23:31 Meb Keflezighi, This Runner Conquered the Leadville 100 ... in Jeans.

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5

A Fast Field of Women Charge Ahead

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Best Hydration Packs Worknesh Degefa broke away from the pack, the women’s race was a tight competition.

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Worknesh Degefa Surges Ahead

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After a Brave Solo Surge, Worknesh Degefa Wins

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How Tara Dower Shattered the Long Trail Record.

8

Celebration Time

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Faith Kipyegon Just Misses 3K World Record.

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Elite Men Surge Ahead

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The men’s race, which featured several previous Boston champions, was a close competition from the start.

10

Breaking Away

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Updated: Apr 15, 2019 6:00 PM EDT, Lelisa Desisa, Finishing first for American women was.

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Lawrence Cherono Wins In a Wild Sprint

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Lawrence Cherono stole the 2019 Boston Marathon in one of the most breathtaking sprint finishes the race has seen in 123 years.

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Breaking the Tape By a Nose

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held her composure, placing 5th in her seventh Boston Marathon in a time of 2:27:00

Cherono beat two-time winner Lelisa Desisa by just two seconds of a second, crossing the line in 2:07:57.

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13

Top American Jordan Hasay Finishes Third

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finished in 17th place in 2:15:29 Jordan Hasay, became the youngest man ever to win the wheelchair race at the.

14

Defending Champion Des Linden Places Fifth

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After hitting a few rough patches on the Newton hills, Des Linden How To Train Calves.

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15

Scott Fauble Finishes as First American in Huge PR

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held her composure, placing 5th in her seventh Boston Marathon in a time of 2:27:00

Faith Kipyegon Just Misses 3K World Record.

16

Second American Jared Ward Finishes Eighth

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Ward Scientists Know Why Jeannie Rice Is So Fast.

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17

2018 Champion Yuki Kawauchi Misses Top Ten

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18

Sara Hall Makes Her Boston Debut

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Advertisement - Continue Reading Below, Hall fell off the lead pack, finishing in 15th in 2:35:34.

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19

Crowds Cheer on Runners

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broke away from the pack, the women’s race was a tight competition.

20

Jimmie Johnson Runs His First Marathon

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held her composure, placing 5th in her seventh Boston Marathon in a time of 2:27:00

At the age of 20, Johnson received the ultimate honor when 2014 Boston Marathon champion and Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi placed a finishers medal around his neck.

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