The 46th-annual Boilermaker was a record-breaking one in Utica, as thousands crossed the finish line before the famous after-party got underway. Jemal Yimer Mekonnen’s quest to break the record he set last year was successful, with the Ethiopian setting a mark of 42:06 in the men’s 15K. He becomes the fourth man to win the race in consecutive years and crossed the finish line more than 30 seconds faster than his 2022 time. "Every time as an older athlete, every time I get to the start line and finish line healthy mean a lot to me,” said Aliphine Tulianuk, who was the top American female finisher. “And as a new mom, I know I'm inspiring my daughter and a lot of young boys and girls out there.

Source: Ethiopian News July 09, 2023 22:19 UTC