BOSTON MARATHON WATCH PARTY: LIVE FROM THE HIGH POINT (PRESENTED BY PUMA)

Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer + special guests host a live watch party from Boston at The High Point (presented by PUMA) for the men's and women's elite races.

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All the Marathon Monday action gets underway on April 21st with pro races beginning at 9 a.m. The professional men’s field starts at 9:37 am E.T. and the pro women at 9:47 am E.T. Locally, the race will be viewable live on TV or online at WCVB-5. If you’re not in Massachusetts, the race will be shown live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 9:00 am E.T.

🥇 Men’s Race — Who to Watch
⭐ Sisay Lemma (ETH) – 2024 champ returns after an all-time bold front-run win. PB: 2:01:48
⭐ John Korir (KEN) – 2024 Chicago winner, 2:02:43 PB. Boston-ready and surging.
⭐ Evans Chebet (KEN) – 2022 & 2023 Boston champ. Always dangerous.
⭐ Daniel Mateiko (KEN) – Boston debut. PB: 2:04:24, elite speed credentials.
⭐ Tebello Ramakongoana (LES) – Rising star from Lesotho, strong in hilly races.
⭐ Conner Mantz (USA) – 2024 U.S. Trials winner. Outside shot at ending U.S. drought.
⭐ Clayton Young (USA) – 2:08 PB, big-race mentality.
⭐ CJ Albertson (USA) – Mr. Unpredictable. 2:08:17 PB + consistent performances.
Other Notables: Zach Panning, Colin Bennie, Brian Shrader, Reed Fischer, Nathan Martin

👑 Women’s Race — Eyes on a Three-Peat
⭐ Hellen Obiri (KEN) – Two-time defending champ. 3 wins in 6 career marathons.
⭐ Amane Beriso (ETH) – 2023 Boston runner-up, 2023 World champ, PB: 2:14:58
⭐ Sharon Lokedi (KEN) – 2022 NYC champ, consistent top finisher, 2024 Boston runner-up
⭐ Yalemzerf Yehualaw (ETH) – 2:16:52 PB. Elite talent making Boston debut.
⭐ Irene Cheptai (KEN) – Fast-rising marathon rookie. 2:17:51 PB in Chicago.

Veteran Threats:
Edna Kiplagat (KEN) – Age 45, 3rd in 2024
Mary Ngugi-Cooper (KEN) – 5 straight top-10 Bostons
Viola Cheptoo (KEN) – 2022 Boston runner-up

🇺🇸 Top American Women to Watch
⭐ Keira D’Amato – 2:19:12 PB, new coach, marathon comeback
⭐ Sara Hall – Racing strong again after injuries
⭐ Emma Bates – Back from injury with 1:08:21 half PB
⭐ Dakotah Popehn – U.S. Olympian, fearless racer
Rising Talents: Gabi Rooker, Jessica McClain, Jackie Gaughan
Fan Favorites: Des Linden & Sara Vaughn — experience counts

Race results information and live tracking is available on the Boston Marathon app.

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