How history has been made in the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
Greg Meyer and the rest of the men’s lead pack veer right to avoid a German Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher on the verge of fighting. Meyer had an easier time of things with humans that day, cruising to the win in 2:09:00. His victory was the high water mark of U.S. men’s marathoning during the first running boom, as 46 of the top 50 finishers, all running 2:17:31 or faster, were Americans. It wasn’t until 2014 that another American man won Boston.
the last Boston without prize money by more than eight minutes, and remains the most recent U.S. women’s winner until 2018.The Boston Marathon belatedly joins the professional era, with a prize money purse and sponsorship with John Hancock that lasts through the 2023 race. Part of the nod to modernity entails moving the finish line to its current location on Boylston Street to better showcase sponsor logos and dramatic finishes.1996, Mile 0-26.
To celebrate the marathon’s 100th running, the field is expanded for one year. The finisher tally of 35,868 sets a since-broken record for the largest marathon field in history. It remains the largest field in Boston history.To better showcase the pro women’s race, the marathon institutes a separate start for a small group of top contenders. Catherine Ndereba of Kenya won the third of her four Boston titles.Wave starts for non-elites are instituted.
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