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Cheruiyot Defends Title at Boston Marathon

Posted April 16th, 2007 at 12:40 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

2007 boston marathon winners 260 Kenyan Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot defended his title here today at the 111th Boston Marathon, winning a rainy and windblown race in 2:14:13 (unofficial), the slowest winning time here since 1977.

It was Cheruiyot’s third victory here and he was the first man since Cosmas Ndeti to defend his title since 1995.

Compatriots James Kwambai and Stephen Kiogora finished second and third, respectively, in 2:14:33 and 2:14:47.

With his victory, Cheruiyot extended his commanding lead in the World Marathon Majors series to 75 points (race winners receive 25 points). It was his third victory in his last three marathons; he won both Boston and Chicago last year. The WMM series concludes at the ING New York City Marathon in November and the top male and female point winners will receive $500,000.

The top American was Peter Gilmore of San Mateo, Calif., who fell one place from last year to 8th in 2:16:41. It was his third top-10 finish at Boston.

Although the heavy rains at the beginning of the race tapered off, the winds remained strong and were the primary factor affecting the times.

Top Men Finishers-Open Race

1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 2:14:13
2. James Kwambai KEN 2:14:33
3. Stephen Kiogora KEN 2:14:47
4. James Koskei KEN 2:15:05
5. Teferi Wodajo ETH 2:15:06
6. Benjamin Maiyo KEN 2:16:04
7. Ruggero Pertile ITA 2:16:08
8. Peter M. Gilmore USA 2:16:41
9. Samuel Ndereba KEN 2:17:04
10. Robert Cheboror KEN 2:18:07

Top American Men Finishers

8. Peter M. Gilmore 2:16:41
16. Cecil N. Franke 2:20:43