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Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain Run the Fastest Times Ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
Talbi and McClain surpassed the previous American Boston marks, while seven American men and 12 American women finished in the top 20.
- On Monday, Moroccan-born American Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain set the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions.
- Talbi, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Morocco, became an American citizen last year and said pushing each other in the pack is essential to elevating distance running.
- McClain finished in 2:20:49 after recovering from a wrong turn in Atlanta last month, while Talbi completed the race in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds, surpassing records by Ryan Hall and Shalane Flanagan.
- The top 20 included 12 American women and seven American men, with five women placing in the top 10, demonstrating depth across the field at Boston.
- McClain predicted American distance running will strengthen, saying, "I think we're in an era where we're all making each other so much better." She expects continued improvement.
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Jess McClain knows adversity, and her battle highlighted a stellar Boston Marathon for American women - The Boston Globe
The 34-year-old McClain used a kick in the last 200 yards to finish fifth, setting an American course record despite a U-turn at a hydration station.
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Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions.
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