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Hug wins ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title

Hug wins ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title

Summary

Marcel Hug from Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race at the Boston Marathon for the ninth time. He finished the race in about 1 hour and 16 minutes, just 33 seconds slower than his own fastest time on this course.

Key Facts

  • Marcel Hug is from Switzerland.
  • He won the men's wheelchair race at the Boston Marathon on Monday.
  • This is his ninth win in this event.
  • His finish time was 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 6 seconds (unofficial).
  • He narrowly missed beating his own course record by 33 seconds.
  • A tailwind helped him during the race.
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