Lelisa Desisa ran through the rain to earn a second Boston Marathon victory and his first chance to enjoy it.
Friends Troy Verret and Pat Riggins, both of Morgan City, have run many miles together and various races in recent years.
A year ago, an injured Meb Keflezighi watched the Boston Marathon from the stands at the finish line on Boylston Street, leaving five minutes before the bombs went off.
(AP) — Just one tiny misstep at mile 15 of the Boston Marathon last spring ruined any chance of amputee runner Jeff Glasbrenner breaking four hours.