American Runner Wins Boston Marathon

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Amanda Wills
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American Runner Wins Boston Marathon
Meb Keflezighi, of the United States, reacts after crossing the finish line to win first place in the men's race of the 118th Boston Marathon. Credit: John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe/Getty Images

An American man won the Boston Marathon for the first time since 1983, ending a 31-year-drought, one year after two bombs tore apart the race's finish line. More than 35,600 runners competed this year, making it the second largest in the race's 117-year history. Mashable covered the race live.

Below is how the day played out.

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