Evans Chebet of Kenya won his second consecutive Boston marathon today. Hellen Obiri, also from kenya, was the top female finisher in the 127th annual race.
Winning the men's race of the 127th Boston Marathon is Evans Chebet, in 2:05:54. He is first man to defend his title here since Robert Cheruiyot did it in 2008.
— B.A.A. (@BAA) April 17, 2023
Winning the women's race is an exuberant @HellenObiri in 2:21:38.
— B.A.A. (@BAA) April 17, 2023
Obiri's 2:21:38 is the fourth-fastest winning time in history. Bates' 2:22:10 the second-fastest ever for an American woman here, behind only Shalane Flanagan.
— B.A.A. (@BAA) April 17, 2023
Evans Chebet won his second consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday: https://t.co/zvW4HZMtDT
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) April 17, 2023
Our @bostonmarathon champions! Evans Chebet & Hellen Obiri! #BostonMarathon2023 @WMTWTV pic.twitter.com/qgrA9ifGs7
— Fred Placey (@News_Fred) April 17, 2023
Top USA Women’s finisher, Emma Bates, reflects on the 10th anniversary of the marathon bombing and the impact it had on her run today @bostonmarathon #BostonMarathon2023 @WMTWTV pic.twitter.com/UxgSTCmVq5
— Fred Placey (@News_Fred) April 17, 2023
