First American Man Since 1983 Wins at Boston Marathon

 
Wow! Have you heard the news? For the very first time in nearly three decades, yes you heard that right…an American man was the first to cross the finish line at this year’s Boston Marathon!

In the men’s division, Meb Keflezighi came out on top and took home the prize.

A San Diego native,Keflezighi, has become the first American male to win the Boston Marathon since 1983, one year after bombings left three dead and 264 injured.

Onlookers chanted “USA! USA!,” celebrating an emotional performance in a city still recovering from last year’s fatal bombing attack on the world-renowned race which shook the world.

Immigrating from Eritrea as a boy, Meb Keflezighi overcame a rough childhood in order to become one of the best marathoners in the U.S.

Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo broke a 12-year course record as she successfully defended her women’s Boston Marathon title on Monday. Jeptoo finished the race in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 57 seconds.