Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the men’s race in 2:12.45 from defending champion Lelisa Desisa,while compatriot Atsede Baysa won the women’s raceThe Ethiopians ran past the Kenyans on their way to the Boston Marathon finish line Monday and nearly swept them off the victory podium.
Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the 120th edition of the men’s race, and Atsede Baysa overcame a 37-moment deficit on the women’s side for Ethiopias first-ever sweep of the world’s most prestigious marathon.
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Source: theguardian.com