LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot in large lead pack after 5k
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 10:18 AM by Jared Markowitz
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The men’s race at the 112th Boston Marathon is now underway in beautiful conditions (low 50s, sunny, little wind).
Three time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot (Pictured) is in the lead pack at 5k along with 2004 champion Timothy Cherigat, last year’s runner-up James Kwambai, and many others.
The 5k split was a bit pedestrian (15:40) for runners of this caliber, but has started to pick up a bit as the last mile was run in 4:52. The next few miles are downhill, so look for the pace to quicken as the favorites assert themselves.
Top Men at 5k Mark:
1. Lawrence Saina KEN 0:15:40
2. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 0:15:40
3. Edward K. Kimosop KEN 0:15:40
4. Dejene Yirdaw ETH 0:15:40
5. Shadrack Kiplagat KEN 0:15:40
6. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 0:15:40
7. Timothy Cherigat KEN 0:15:40
8. Yirefu Birhanu ETH 0:15:40
9. Christopher Cheboiboch KEN 0:15:40
10. William Kiplagat KEN 0:15:40
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