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Kenyan men & women win, place, show at unseasonable Boston Marathon
The top three winners in the men's and women's divisions of Monday's Boston Marathon were all Kenyan, according to the race's website.
Wesley Korir, 29, was tops among the men with an unofficial time of 2:12:41. Levy Matebo, 22, and Bernard Kipyego, 25, finished at 2:13:06 and 2:13:13, respectively.
Sharon Cherop, 28, was the fastest among the women with an unofficial time of 2:31:50. Jemima Jelagat Sumgong, 27, and Giorgino Rono, 31, finished second and third with unofficial times of 2:31:52 and 2:33:09.
This year's Boston Marathon was held in abnormally high temperatures - so warm that race organizers took several steps to warn participants and allow those concerned about the heat to run next year instead.
The race, which began in 1897 and bills itself as the world's oldest annually contested marathon, is typically held in relatively cool weather. The average temperature for an April day in Boston is 47 degrees - with a usual high of 56 and low of 40 degrees - according to the city and National Weather Service. When this year's race finished, the temperature was in the mid-70s.
With its rolling hills, the Hopkinton-to-Boston course is often considered among the nation's most grueling marathons even in ideal racing conditions.
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"Fox News" isn't that an oxymoron? Again the degree of ignorance never ceases to amaze me as the post about noses.
LOL..... the fastest people on earth.....until they get into a crosswalk in front of a car.....lol. 🙂 🙂
here is the jungle they train in .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr4AiXBbACc
as someone from outside the usa, you guys surprise a lot of people....a country full of great achievements, great achievers, and you stoop to such disappointing lows with off-handed and hate-filled sarcasim...
this is about a great achievement of the human spirit.
end of story.
Sadly Ted, you are right. We have some very ignorant, racist Americans. Too many of my countrymen/women think they are genetically superior to any African when the results of events like this prove them wrong. They can't stand the thought of that.
There are those of us who do realize how fantastic an accomplishment this is as it showcases the BEST runners in the world. Anyone who qualifies to participate should be proud of their accomplishment, regardless of how they place, as very few actually qualify.
Most racists stay home and sit in their mothers basements eating potato chips while this is going on....clearly they arent from the area being racist because nobody around here is, typical though of most southerners. They must assume we are as dumb as they are.
Unfortunatly Ted, it is often the dredges of American society that spew hateful remarks on the CNN site. We have more good people in America than bad. They are too busy being productive and do not have time to troll. Take care.
I find it hard to believe an article like this would attract racist comments!
Sad, I don't. Too many people jump at the chance to spew their hatred.
We thought the same about the presidency of the United States at one time. Oops.
Hey, is that Dave Chappel....I was wondering where his bla *ck a(*) was.....getting in shape to run a marathon...way to go Dave.....
I apologize for my previous comment. I am an idiotic racist. I also am a member of NAMBLA
I LOVE NAMBLA
The temps in Boston were actually in the upper 80's, even close to 90, around mid day so the Kenyans probably felt right at home. I'll bet this was a record for warmest day on 4/26 in Bean Town. It is also a State holiday (Patriot's Day) in Massachusetts. Love the starting photo as that would be the only time you'd see any of those white dudes anywhere near the Kenyans during the marathon. Congrats to the winners and all those who ran!
Read an atlas sometime. There are portions of Kenya that are not 80-90 degrees at all times of year. Believe it or not, you can find snow in the highlands at times.
Again- let's not get political – this was about the runners and their accomplishments- don't ruin it with racist comments and political agendas.
Well done to those who placed. Even qualifying for the Boston Marathon puts you among the best in the world. Anyone who was eligible to compete should be very proud, regardless of how they finished. Please ignore the ignorant comments here as most of them probably can't even run a mile.
AGAIN.....If the little boys in the room will leave so the grown ups can talk..... This is about a race where people from all over the world come to compete. It's too bad that UGLY AMERICANS such as the people in this room have to make it racist or political. Its a marathon- it's not about race or politics- just watch it or run it and stop flapping your ignorant gums.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the race...and to the winners.
Maybe the Boston Marathon should be scheduled in February due to global warming.
Some very interesting comments and some very sad ones,im actually from kenya and i couldnt run half a marathon if my life depended on it.these runners actually come from more or less the same geographical area,and they train a lot,thats all they do.has nothing to do with lions at all.Joe.
I always feel like, somebody's watching meeeee (and I have no privacy).
man, your dad is great.
An amazing accomplishment to qualify for Boston, even more so to wim. My heart felt congratulations to the winners and a job well done to those that competed. You inspire me on my daily 6 mile jaunts. 🙂