A champion chasing a Boston first. A trio of Greek runners racing history. A Danish triathlete returning to the deep end. Across nine big races this weekend, the names on the start lists tell more than one story.
A third consecutive women’s title is on the line in Boston. Fentaye Belayneh has the winning habit, but a field that includes Melat Kejeta, Sara Hall and Emily Durgin will not give her a clear road. On the men’s side, the blend of 58-minute credentials and Habtom Samuel’s remarkable Houston debut makes this a race worth following kilometre by kilometre.
