Evans Chebet (2:05:54) pulled away with the 2023 Boston Marathon title, taking down Eliud Kipchoge and a stacked field to win the 127th running of the race. In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri won her Boston Marathon debut at 2:21:38. Here’s what you need to know:
- Chebet becomes the first man since Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot to defend his Boston crown. Cheruiyot won Boston in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
- Kipchoge, the marathon world record holder and two-time Olympic gold medalist, finished sixth in his first Boston Marathon.
- Obiri made her marathon debut in November in New York City, finishing sixth. Her 2:21:38 is the fourth fastest women’s time in history.
Rain didn’t slow down Chebet
Despite the rain in Boston, Chebet’s 2:05:54 is the fastest winning time since 2011 and the third-fastest time in course history. Chebet has now won three consecutive World Major Marathons, adding a New York City title in November between his Boston victories.
Kipchoge humbled by the Boston course
Running a 2:09:23 at a rainy Boston Marathon would be the career pinnacle for 99 percent of runners, but Kipchoge is above even that top 1 percent. The marathon GOAT needed wins at Boston and New York City to accomplish the Major Marathon sweep, an unfathomable accomplishment, but the Newton Hills had…
