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Know more about Boston Marathon

New Delhi: The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest marathon. It was hit by terror on April 16.  This terror attack occurred approximately two hours after the winners crossed the finish line. At least three

PTI Updated on: April 17, 2013 6:36 IST


For most of its history, the Boston Marathon was a free event, and the only prize awarded for winning the race was a wreath woven from olive branches.However, corporate-sponsored cash prizes began to be awarded in the 1980s, when professional athletes began to refuse to run the race without cash awards. The first cash prize for winning the marathon was awarded in 1986.








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