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Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon that takes place in eastern Massachusetts on Patriots' Day. The Boston Marathon started in 1897, making it the world's oldest annual marathon.
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Did a bomb explode at the Boston Marathon?
Two explosions were heard near the finish line, 13 seconds apart at 2:49 p.m. EDT on Boylston Street in Copley Square. Spectators and runners were injured and many were taken to medical tents set up nearby to help tired runners. The bombs were pressure cooker bombs made by Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The blasts killed 3 people and injured 264 others.
How old do you have to be to enter the Boston Marathon?
There is no national or world standard. Races such as the Boston and New York City Marathons require all participants to be 18 years old, while other races require entrants to be at least 16, and a smaller % of races impose no age standards at all. It is generally considered unwise for people under the age of 18 to run marathons due to the damage incurred by immature bodies.
Who was the youngest person to run the Boston Marathon and at what age?
Two people of note for their age in the Boston Marathon according to Runner's world:
Ageless Wonder I: Clarence DeMar ran the Boston Marathon 32 times. In addition to his seven wins, he had eight other top-10 finishes. His fastest times were 2:18:10 over the 25-mile course in 1922 and 2:29:40 over the lengthened course two years later.
Ageless Wonder II: DeMar was 65 when he ran his last Boston Marathon, but at that age John A. Kelley was just warming up. Kelley's remarkable marathon career spanned eight decades. Beginning in 1928 and ending in 1992, he started Boston 61 times, failing to finish on only three of those occasions. He won Boston twice, took second seven times and finished in the top-10 18 times. Six of those top-10 finishes came after the age of 40, one after 50.
What is the fastest time in the Boston Marathon?
well the fastest maraton run was in 2h03:59 by Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia. 2h03:59 converts to 123m59s which converts further to 7439seconds. divide by 26 as there are 26miles in a marathon and you get 286.115 to 3 decimal places
Who set off the bombs at the Boston Marathon?
Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are believed to be the principal suspects in the case. Older brother Tamerlan was killed by Watertown, MA, police during a shoot-out 3 days after the marathon bombings. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was said to have confessed upon his capture and subsequent hospitalization. He was found guilty in US Courts and is currently on death row.
What is the qualifying time for a 21 year old male and female for the Boston Marathon?
3hrs 05min 00sec for men (18-34)
3hrs 35min 00sec for women (18-34)
Where should you go after the Boston Marathon?
According to friends of mine that were there, you go get pizza and eat it in the middle of Boston Common. When you are done, you go back to the race and cheer on the late finishers like they are total rockstars.
Who are Dzhokan and Tamerlan Tsarnaev?
They are the suspected people belived to be bombed the Boston Marathon, April 15.
How fast are the Boston Marathon runners running in miles per hour?
To date, the fastest time in the Boston Marathon is 2:03:02. This equates to a pace of 12.7862 miles per hour.
What is the death and injury toll of the Boston bombings?
Most sources say that the final total of the bombing itself was three dead and 264 injured. A fourth person was killed after the bombing, allegedly shot by the two perpetrators of the attack while they were on the run from authorities.
How many countries have runners in the Boston marathon?
The Boston Marathon typically features runners from over 100 countries. This international participation reflects the event's status as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Runners from diverse backgrounds come together to compete, showcasing a global spirit of athletics and camaraderie.
How many Boston Marathon have ran?
Three people died in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Another University officer was shot and killed by the suspects after the initial blasts.
Over 180 people were injured in the blast.
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What man and what woman won the 1981 Boston Marathon?
In the 1981 Boston Marathon, the men's race was won by John Howard, who completed the course in 2:15:38. The women's race was won by Nina Kuscsik, finishing with a time of 2:33:25. Both athletes showcased remarkable endurance and skill in this prestigious event.
Who was the youngest person to finish the Boston marathon?
According to the Boston Marathon website: Wood, Keith H. an 83 man from Sultan, WA finished in 6:23:16 and was the oldest participant in the 2012 edition.
Keith placed 21151 overall, and was the 12378 male finisher and 2nd male finisher in the 80+ age group.
