Scenes from the Boston Marathon

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Apr 21, 2014

Scenes from the Boston Marathon

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Here are some scenes from the 118th Boston Marathon, where Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the race since Greg Meyer in 1983.

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Young fans look on near the finish line.

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Army veterans cheer on runner Shalane Flanagan.

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Fans cheer on the 32,408 unofficial starters. Marathon officials said 35,755 runners registered for the race.

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Marathon security surveys the finish.

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First responder Carlos Arredondo cheers on runners.

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Boston turned out strong for this year's marathon.

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Meb Keflezighi approaches the finish line. He had the names of the 2013 bombing victims on his bib.

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Keflezighi celebrates his victory, finishing with a time of 2:08:36.

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Winner Meb Keflezighi with the American flag.

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After winning the marathon, Keflezighi hoists the trophy.

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Rita Jeptoo of Kenya wins the women's race.

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Jeptoo rejoices after completing the marathon with a time of 2:18:57.

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Rita Jeptoo waves to the crowd.

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Jeptoo kisses her new trophy.

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Winners Rita Jeptoo and Meb Keflezighi are recognized.

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The scene at the beginning of the men's race, with Meb Keflezighi leading the pack.

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A U.S. Army veteran nears the finish.

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Women's wheelchair winner Tatyana McFadden crosses the finish line.

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McFadden celebrates her victory, with a time of 1:35:06.

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Tatyana McFadden after crossing the finish.

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Men's wheelchair winner Ernst Van Dyk hoists his trophy -- his 10th career victory.

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Runners celebrate as they near the finish line.

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The scene at the finish.

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Runners soak in the moment as they complete the marathon.

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Two runners approach the finish line.

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A runner celebrates completing the race.

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A jubilant runner approaches the finish line.

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Keflezighi is greeted by supporters after finishing.