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Grafik zeigt den Boston Marathon Streckenverlauf und die Steigungen auf der Strecke.
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Boston Marathon Laufe 2021

By Chris Dinsdale

October 11, 2021 - Am 11. Oktober findet der Boston Marathon statt, der älteste jährliche Marathonlauf der Welt und das vierte Rennen in der Reihe der World Marathon Majors 2021.

The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with 15 runners. Delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is usually held annually on Patriots’ Day, which commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 at the start of the American War of Independence from Great Britain.

Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa, World Athletics men’s marathon champion, targets his third Boston title after victories in 2013 and 2015, while compatriot Yebrgual Melese makes her debut -- heading competition women’s field, which includes nine lifetime bests of sub-2:22.

The World Marathon Majors comprises six races globally: London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York, with Tokyo promoted to major status most recently, in 2013.

2021 World Marathon Majors:

Sep 26: Berlin
Oct 3: London
Oct 10: Chicago
Oct 11: Boston
Oct 17: Tokyo
Nov 7: New York

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PUBLISHED: 07/10/2021; STORY: Graphic News
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