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The 1898 Boston Marathon, contemporarily referred to as the Boston Athletic Association's annual marathon race,[1] was the second edition of the marathon race that became known as the Boston Marathon. It took place on April 19, 1898, from Ashland to Boston, Massachusetts, over a distance of 24.5 miles (39.4 km).[2]
1898 Boston Marathon | |
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Venue | Ashland to Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Date | April 19, 1898 (Patriots' Day) |
Competitors | 24 |
Champions | |
Men | Ronald MacDonald (2:42) |
A contemporary report in The Boston Globe stated 24 runners started the race, although 25 entrants were listed.[1] The Boston Athletic Association states there were 24 runners.[2]
The top five finishers were:
Position | Athlete | Representing | Time |
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1 | Ronald MacDonald† | Cambridgeport Gymnasium Athletic Association | 2:42 |
2 | Hamilton Gray | St. George A.C., New York | 2:45 |
3 | R. A. McLean | East Boston Athletic Association | 2:48:02 |
4 | John McDermott‡ | Pastime A.C., New York | 2:54:17+2⁄5 |
5 | Lawrence Brignolia | Bradford Boat Club, Cambridge, Massachusetts | 2:55:49+2⁄5 |
† MacDonald, from Nova Scotia, became the first Canadian winner of the race.
‡ McDermott was the defending champion from 1897.
Dick Grant also competed and finished in seventh place.[3]
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