Fog Blog Boston Marathon Log:

PATRIOTS DAY IN BOSTON AND GREAT WEATHER FOR THE 121ST BOSTON MARATHON!The first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon has marked five decades since her achievement by running it again – at the age of 70.

Kathrine Switzer made sporting history by completing the 1967 marathon, despite being attacked by the race director at the time for being a woman.

Ms Switzer’s determination to finish the race won her plaudits and paved the way to equality for women in running.

Despite campaigning extensively for female participation in the sport, Ms Switzer has not run a marathon since 2011.

For the 121st Boston Marathon, race organisers have retired bib 261, in honour of the number Ms Switzer wore during the race in 1967. The Boston Marathon has only retired one other number in its history: 61, for 61 races begun by athlete Johnny Kelly. Winners were.....male....Geoffrey Kirui......female.....Edna Kiplagat!Jacob Puzey and Rachel Hannah led the Canadian contingent both finishing in the top-40.