Английская Википедия:1897 Boston Marathon
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox sports competition event The 1897 Boston Marathon was the inaugural edition of the marathon race that became known as the Boston Marathon. At the time it was run, the race was not known by a proper name.[1] It took place on April 19, 1897, from Ashland to Boston, Massachusetts, over a distance of Шаблон:Convert.[2]
A contemporary report in The Boston Globe stated 15 runners competed in the race, although 18 entrants were listed.[1] The Boston Athletic Association states there were 15 runners.[2]
Results
| Position | Athlete | Representing | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McDermott | Pastime A.C., New York | 2:55:10 |
| 2 | J. J. Kiernan | St. Bartholomew A.C., New York | 3:02:02 |
| 3 | E. P. Rhell | Jamaica Plain, Boston | 3:06:02 |
| 4 | Hamilton Gray | St. George A.C., New York | 3:11:37 |
| 5 | H. T. Eggleston | Pastime A.C., New York | 3:17:50 |
| 6 | James Mason | Star A.C., New York | 3:31:00 |
| 7 | W. Ryan | South Boston A.A. | 3:41:25 |
| 8 | Lawrence Brignolia | Bradford Boat Club, Cambridge, Massachusetts | 4:06:12 |
| 9 | Harry LeonardШаблон:Dagger | Melrose, Massachusetts | 4:08:00 |
| 10 | A. T. Howe | Lowell, Massachusetts YMCA | 4:10:00 |
Шаблон:Dagger alias H. Franklin
Dick Grant of Harvard also ran in the race, but was one of multiple entrants who did not finish.
References
Further reading
Шаблон:Boston Athletic Association
