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Ernst van Dyk has won the Boston Marathon ten times, more than any other athlete. The Boston Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors, is a 26.2-mile (42.2 km) race which has been held in the Greater Boston area in Massachusetts since 1897, making it the oldest annual marathon in the world.
Jeff Bauman (born January 2, 1986) is an American author. He lost both of his legs during the Boston Marathon Bombing attack in 2013 and was the subject of a famous photograph taken in the aftermath of the bombing.
State flag of Massachusetts Location of Massachusetts on the U.S. map. This is a list of people who were born in/raised in, lived in, or have significant relations with the American state of Massachusetts. It includes both notable people born in the Commonwealth, and other notable people who are from the Commonwealth.
Nine landmarks: Don't miss these sights on the Boston Marathon route Franklin. 25032. Madison Aylett, 3029650. Sofiya Baran, 2525264. Samantha Beers, 3719811. Mary ...
At the Boston Marathon, the pre-sanctioned era comprised the years from 1966 through 1971, when women, who under AAU rules could not compete in the Men's Division, ran and finished the race. In 1996 the B.A.A. retroactively recognized as champions the women who finished first in the Pioneer Women's Division Marathon for the years 1966–1971.
For the second year in a row, hundreds of people showed up to pay tribute to Boston's favorite Golden Retriever. More than 600 people and 350 dogs showed up at Boston Commons in Massachusetts for ...
James Michael Curley – Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts Governor, and U.S. Representative [69] Jane Curtin – actress and comedian [70] Johnny Curtis – professional wrestler, known for his time in WWE [citation needed] Thomas Curtis (1873–1944) – athlete; Richard Cushing – Archbishop of Boston and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church ...
William Henry Rodgers (born December 23, 1947) is an American runner, Olympian, and former record holder in the marathon.Rodgers is best known for his four victories in both the Boston Marathon, including three straight from 1978 to 1980, and 4 straight wins in the New York City Marathon, between 1976 and 1979.