Kota Hokinoue (W-3) and Masazumi Soejima (W-6)

Marcel Hug

Michel Filteau

The first four women runners on Heartbreak Hill. Rita Jeptoo (in front) went on to win.

Files Ongori

Tatiana Petrova Arkhipova (F11) and Serena Burla (F21)

The leading male runner, Meb Keflezighi, became the first American to win the Boston Marathon since Greg Meyer in 1983.

Frankline Chepkwony (3rd place) and Dennis Kimetto

Ryan Hall

Runner on Heartbreak Hill

A marathon runner gasping for air on his way up Heartbreak Hill in the Boston Marathon