Hayle and Baysa win Boston marathon 2016

Ethiopians Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Atsede Baysa took Boston marathon crowns on Monday, April 18. 

Ethiopian runners had a perfect day in Boston as they swept the men's podium with women finishing 1-2.  

Lemi Berhanu Hayle broke the tape after (2:12:45) to win the 2016 Boston marathon. Hayle beat the two time Boston champion Lelisa Desisa (2:13:32) into second as Yemane Adhane Tsegay concluded the podium (2:30:50).

Atsede Baysa recovered a 35 second deficit over the last 6km from her teammate Tirfi Tsegaye to win the women's contest  at 2016 Boston marathon in (2:29:19).  Runner-up Tsegaye clocked 2:30:03, while Kenya's Joyce Chepkirui came in third in (2:30:50).

Both winners Atsede Baysa and  Atsede Baysa not only earned a prize of USD 150,000 , but also earned their spot on the Ethiopian Rio Olympics team. 

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