Hellen Obiri won the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row

Hellen Obiri becomes first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon champion since 2005. Kenya’s Obiri broke away from a large pack late to win. Obiri and Sisay Lemma surge to victory at the Boston Marathon. Obari and Lemma are the first women to repeat Boston Marathon winner in the past decade.

Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles, leading Kenyan podium sweep. Obiri is the first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon champion since 2005. Kenya’s Obiri crossed the finish line in 2 hour, 22 minutes and 37 seconds.