Geoffrey Kirui Wins, Galen Rupp Finishes Second At Boston Marathon
The 121st Boston Marathon produced an excellent two-man battle between 24-year-old Geoffrey Kirui of Kenya and 30-year-old Galen Rupp of the United States, both competing in the third marathon of their careers. Kirui distanced the Olympic silver medalist by 10 meters at Mile 23 and went on to win his debut at Boston by 11 seconds, 2:09:37 to 2:09:58.
Rupp’s runner-up finish makes him the highest-placing American since Meb Keflezighi’s win in 2014, and the highest-placing American-born man since 1985, when Gary Tuttle of California was runner-up in 2:19.11. The 41-year-old Keflezighi was 13th today in 2:17; he confirmed after the race that this will be his last showing in Boston.
1. Kirui 2:09:37
2. Rupp (USA) 2:09:58
3. Osako 2:10:28
4. Biwott (USA) 2:12:08
5. Chebet 2:12:35
6. Abdi (USA) 2:12:45
