are blooming. The finish line is getting a fresh coat of paint. And the city is abuzz with an electricity that only happens in the run up to Patriot's Day. The 128th Boston Marathon is almost here.
Susannah Scaroni in women's wheelchair is also back to defend her title. You may recall that during last year's race, the Americanon the side of the course to fix a loose wheel. But that didn't stop her from taking home the win. She's notably up against four-time Boston winner and course record holder Manuela Schär, of Switzerland, and five-time winner Wakako Tsuchida, of Japan. And don't forget Paralympic gold medalist Madison de Rozario, of Australia.
Last year's winner in the women's para T64 division, Liz Willis, is returning to the course after setting a world record in the B.A.A.'s Half Marathon in November, with a time of 1:45:19. She's competing against three other athletes in her T64 division.Meb Keflezighi celebrates his victory with an American flag after the 118th Boston Marathon April 21, 2014 in Boston. came the year after the marathon bombings.
With 26.2 miles of course to choose from, there's not a bad spot to watch the race. Where you want to be depends on the watching experience you want. There are some key station closures to note: Copley Station is closed for the entire day, and South Street, Kent Street and Saint Mary’s Street stations are closed from approximately 10 a.m to 6 p.m. The MBTA may also adjust or temporarily close stations near the finish line throughout the day.
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