Top 10 Champion of Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon is an annual marathon held on the third Monday of April in Boston, Massachusetts. It has been going on for more than a century since its first race in 1897. The most successful runners have managed to win it multiple times, including Clarence DeMar who won the Boston Marathon seven times between 1911 and 1930. To honor these incredible athletes, here is a list of the top 10 champions of the Boston Marathon:

1. Clarence DeMar – 7 wins (1911–1930)

Clarence DeMar was an American runner from Massachusetts who won the Boston Marathon seven times between 1911 and 1930. He is considered one of the most successful marathon runners in history.

2. Ellison Brown – 4 wins (1935–1940)

Ellison “Tarzan” Brown was a Native American athlete from Rhode Island who won four consecutive Boston Marathons between 1935 and 1940, setting records along the way. His impressive performance earned him the nickname “King of the Marathoners”.

3. John J Kelley – 2 wins (1957 & 1961)

John J Kelley was an American runner from Connecticut and a two-time winner of the Boston Marathon, in 1957 and 1961. He also finished second or third in the event seven times, making him one of the most consistent marathon runners in history.

4. Bill Rodgers – 4 wins (1975–1980)

Bill Rodgers was an American runner from Massachusetts who won the Boston Marathon four times between 1975 and 1980. He is widely considered one of the greatest marathon runners of all time, and he holds several records for his wins at various marathons across the country.

5. Cosmas Ndeti – 3 wins (1993–1995)

Cosmas Ndeti was a Kenyan runner who won three consecutive Boston Marathons between 1993 and 1995, setting a then-record with his third win of 2:07:15. He continues to hold multiple course records today.

6. Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot – 4 wins (2006–2009)

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot was another Kenyan runner who won the Boston Marathon four times between 2006 and 2009, setting course records in each of his victories. He is widely considered one of Kenya’s most successful marathoners ever.

7. Joane Flaminia Chepkenoi – 2 wins (2010 & 2013)

Joane Flaminia Chepkenoi was a Kenyan runner who won the Boston Marathon twice, in 2010 and 2013. She holds multiple course records from her runs at various marathons around the world.

8. Geoffrey Mutai – 2 wins (2011 & 2013)

Geoffrey Mutai was a Kenyan runner who won the Boston Marathon twice, in 2011 and 2013. He is the first athlete to have ever finished under two hours and five minutes for a marathon race.

9. Meb Keflezighi – 1 win (2014)

Meb Keflezighi was an American runner from California who became the first American to win the Boston Marathon since 1983, when he crossed the line as winner in 2014. He also holds multiple other records from his runs at various marathons around the world.

10. Lelisa Desisa – 2 wins (2013 & 2015)

Lelisa Desisa was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the Boston Marathon twice, in 2013 and 2015. He also holds multiple course records from his at various marathons around world, making him one of most successful marathon runners ever.

These ten athletes have proven themselves as some of the greatest champions that the Boston Marathon has ever seen. Their incredible feats continue to inspire future generations of marathoners around the world.