BOSTON (AP) — Defending Boston Marathon champion Evans Chebet wasn't focused on beating Eliud Kipchoge, the world record holder considered the greatest marathoner of all time. Kipchoge finished sixth — just his third major marathon loss to go with 12 victories. Kipchoge finished in 2:09:23 — the slowest marathon of his career. “I almost caught him.”Kipchoge had been hoping to add a Boston Marathon victory to his unprecedented running resume. “To be able to do it in this way, in this category, makes it so much more special,” said Calamia, who was running their sixth marathon and first Boston.

Source: Ethiopian News April 17, 2023 14:45 UTC