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USA Track & Field – News – Meb Makes History as First American Man to Win Boston Marathon in 31 Years

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BOSTON — Meb Keflezighi was phenomenal Monday as he pulled away from the fastest men's field in history Monday, holding off Kenya's Wilson Chebet to become the first American man to win the Boston Marathon in 31 years. Keflezighi is the first U.S. men's champion since Greg Meyer in 1983.

Keflezighi crossed in 2:08:37 to better his PR of 2:09:08 from the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials. Keflezighi, who won the 2009 New York City Marathon, becomes the first American to win the NYC Marathon, Boston Marathon and capture an Olympic medal (2004 Olympic silver medalist – marathon).

Keflezighi looked comfortable throughout the race, breaking away from the pack and never relinquishing his lead. He ran the last 15 miles solo and enjoyed every step, pumping his fists to the crowd and celebrating with those at the finish line after crossing.

Hopes for the first American women's winner since 1985 ended when Shalane Flanagan, who led a blistering pace and topped the field through 15 miles, faded on the Newton Hills. Flanagan, who finished fourth last year, finished seventh. She still beat her personal best by three minutes. Flanagan crossed in 2:22:02.

Rita Jeptoo ran a course record 2:18:57 to defend her Boston Marathon title and take her third victory overall (2006, 2013, 2014).

The field was the fastest in Boston history, with five men who had run a marathon in 2:05 or faster and two women who had bested 2:20.

Earlier in the weekend, Americans captured titles in the women's 5K and the women's invitational mile. 2013 USARC winner Molly Huddle won the women's 5K in 15:12, tying the B.A.A 5K record set by Werknesh Kidane (ETH) in 2012.

Morgan Uceny won the women's invitational mile, crossing in 4:44.0 for her third victory.

For complete results, go to baa.org.

Elite Athletes at the 118th Boston Marathon

Men

1st – Meb Keflezighi (2:08:37)

7th – Nick Arciniaga (2:11:47)

8th – Jeff Eggleston (2:11:57)

16th – Abdi Abdirahman (2:16:06)

18th – Brett Gotcher (2:17:16)

20th – Ryan Hall (2:17:50)

38th – Jason Hartmann (2:25:41)

Women

7th – Shalane Flanagan (2:22:02)

10th – Desiree Linden (2:23:54)

15th – Adriana Nelson (2:31:15)

18th – Serena Burla (2:32:27)

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2014 Boston Marathon stats: By Ken Nakamura

Men

Meb, I think, became the oldest (almost 39) to win the major marathon

Constantina Diba Tomescu was 38 when she won the Olympics in 2008 but Meb is slightly older.

Meb is almost 39 while Dita was 38 and 8 month when she won the Olympics

Carlos Lopes won LA Olympics when he was 37 years old, & he set World Record at 38.

Irina Mikitenko won London when she was 36

Mamo Wolde was 36 when he won the 1968 Olympics

Alain Mimoun was 35 when he won the Melbourne Olympic

Women

Jeptoo became only fourth woman (after Radcliffe, Ndereba & Keitany)to crack 2:20 multiple times.

And she became only the third (after Radcliffe (3 in a row) and Ndereba) to run consecutive sub-2:20

Jeptoo ran fourth fastest time on US soil behind Radcliffe, Shobukhova and Ndereba

Jeptoo is also the second fastest (after Shobukhova's 2:18:20) 33 years old in history

Deba ran the fastest marathon by 26 years old. 2:20:43 by Lorupe was the fastest.

With her time of 2:19:59, she became 19th to crack 2:20

First four women broke the Boston course record

In the women's race, the best marks for place were set for 6th (2:21:29 by Duliba), 7th (2:22:02 by

Flanagan), 8th (2:23:00 by Cherop), 9th (2:23:22 by Ongori), 10th (2:23:54 by Linden) and 11th

(2:24:21 by Oljira) were set in Boston

third, fourth and fifth place times are fastest 3rd, 4th & 5th place time on US Soil

Average of top 3 performances since 2011 for Rita Jeptoo is now 2:20:19, tied with

Edna Kiplagat for the fastest in the World

Dibaba and Jemima Sumagong became 11th and 12th runner to crack 2:21 multiple times

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For complete results, go to baa.org.

Elite Athletes at the 118th Boston Marathon

2014 Boston Marathon stats: By Ken Nakamura

author: GRR