Category: Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon Excludes Russians, Belarusians From Competing

Russians and Belarusians are being excluded from participating in the Boston Marathon, a historic world event that draws top runners from around the globe. The decision was announced April 6 by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), which runs the marathon and said it was to show support for Ukraine, as it remains under attack by…


Kenyans Kipruto, Kipyogei Sweep in Boston Marathon Return

BOSTON—Kenya’s Benson Kipruto won the pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon on Monday when the race returned from a 30-month absence with a smaller, socially distanced feel and moved from the spring for the first time in its 125-year history. Although organizers put runners through COVID-19 protocols and asked spectators to keep their distance, large crowds lined the…