To Crowd Roars And Promises Of Accomplishment (Or Beer), Thousands Run Boston Marathon

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April 18, 2017

Bruce Gellerman

Meb Keflezighi, right, of San Diego, who won the 2014 Boston Marathon, greets the family of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard after he finished the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

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More than 30,000 people competed in the 121st Boston Marathon. WBUR's Bruce Gellerman spoke with several runners after they finished the race and has this report for Morning Edition.

This segment aired on April 18, 2017.

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Bruce Gellerman Senior Reporter
Bruce Gellerman was a journalist and senior correspondent, frequently covering science, business, technology and the environment.

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