The top two women from the 2022 New York City Marathon will make their debut in Boston.
Beriso’s 12th-place at the 2016 Boston Marathon is her only finish at an Abbott World Marathon Major, so this will be an interesting test for the 31-year-old. She’ll be challenged by countrywoman Amane Beriso, who was the surprise winner of December’s Valencia Marathon in 2:14:58 - the third-fastest time in history. The 27-year-old won the 2021 Berlin Marathon in her debut at the distance and has finished no worse than third at Abbott World Marathon Majors, placing third in both the Tokyo and New York City Marathons in 2022. Reigning world champion Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia headlines the field after running a personal best of 2:18:11 at the Eugene championship this past summer. The Athletes Coming To The Boston Marathon 2023 But with the stellar field assembled for this year, Buzunesh Deba’s 2014 course record of 2:19:58 could definitely be in danger on April 17. With 16 women who have run faster than 2:21 and an incredible nine women who have broken 2:20 for 26.2 miles, it’s the deepest field in race history.īecause of Boston’s tactical racing vibe without pacemakers and, of course, the difficult, hilly course, only five times has the women’s winner broken 2:22. The elite fields for the 2023 Boston Marathon are out, and this Patriots’ Day is looking extra spicy. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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