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'Tears of joy' in Boston

Whiteside, Kelly

2014

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On a day as sunny as the daffodils along the course, [Meb Keflezighi] broke away from Josphat Boit, an American runner who was born in Kenya, midway through. By mile 17, Keflezighi had a minute lead over the pack. With 3 miles to go, the race belonged to Keflezighi, but Kenya's Wilson Chebet began to close. Through Kenmore Square and onto Boylston Street, Keflezighi looked over his shoulder and pumped his fist. Chebet finished second, followed by countryman Frankline Chepkwony. Last year, Keflezighi watched the race from the grandstand, leaving about five minutes before the bombs went off. His brother was still there, waiting for a few athletes running for Keflezighi's foundation to finish. \"It was really tough. We were helpless, just started crying,\" he said. He and his brother were reunited in a nearby hotel. \"We both cried again today,\" Keflezighi said. \"This time tears full of joy.\" \"Martin was beyond his age,\" Keflezighi said. \"To have that sign -- 'No more hurting people. Peace'-- says it all for me. | His legacy will live on for a long time.\"

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• موضوع: Keflezighi, Meb / Whiteside, Kelly