Running the Boston Marathon
Desiree Linden of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 2018. Linden is the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Yuki Kawauchi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Yuki Kawauchi of Japan and Desiree Linden of the U.S. celebrate with the trophy after winning the men's and women's divisions. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Runners approach the finish line on Boylston Street. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Spectators observe a moment of silence at the time and site of the bomb blasts on the 5th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Desiree Linden of the U.S. crosses the finish line to win the women's division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Tatyana McFadden of the U.S. crosses the finish line to win the women's wheelchair division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Yuki Kawauchi of Japan crosses the finish line to win the men's division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A runner splashes across the finish line. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's wheelchair division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Yuki Kawauchi leads the pack near kilometer marker three. Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Rain drops cover the trophy as Marcel Hug of Switzerland holds it after winning the men's wheelchair division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Desiree Linden in action. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
The women's elite field passes mile 12. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Williams of London raises his arms as he crosses the finish line, as one runner helps another. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jacky Hunt-Broersma in action. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Tatyana McFadden of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's wheelchair division. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Mamitu Daska leads the field. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Police arrive at the finish line. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Jodi Broz of Stevenson Ranch, California jumps at the finish line. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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