Hellen Obiri defends title at Boston Marathon
Kenyan Hellen Obiri, who trains in Boulder, Colorado, defended her title from an elite women's field at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
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Jessica Griffiths is the co-founder of Colorado Runner Magazine. She has competed in hundreds of road and trail races. She is a veteran of nine marathons, including America’s Ultimate Challenge, the Pikes Peak Marathon.
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