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Sydney becomes 7th world marathon major

Sydney becomes 7th world marathon major

Sydney was elevated on Monday to the World Marathon Majors, joining the likes of London, New York and Boston at the pinnacle of global distance racing.
Two more Vietnamese qualify for Boston Marathon

Two more Vietnamese qualify for Boston Marathon

Two Vietnamese runners qualify for Boston Marathon

Two Vietnamese runners qualify for Boston Marathon

Chi becomes first Vietnamese woman to complete Boston Marathon

Chi becomes first Vietnamese woman to complete Boston Marathon

Nguyen Linh Chi has become the first Vietnamese woman to complete the Boston Marathon in the U.S. on Tuesday.
April 18, 2019 | 08:54 pm PT
911 call that led to the capture of Boston Marathon bombings suspect released

911 call that led to the capture of Boston Marathon bombings suspect released

Watertown police release the emergency phone call that ended the four day manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the suspects in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
May 15, 2016 | 06:23 pm PT
Security tight for Boston Marathon

Security tight for Boston Marathon

Three years after bombs ripped through the finish line, security is being ramped up for the Boston Marathon. When runners and spectators turn out for this year's Boston Marathon Monday, they'll see plenty of security... working both in plain sight and behind the scenes.5,000 uniformed and undercover officers from multiple agencies will be working to secure the route on the day of the race.This underground command bunker is where officials will monitor activity on the streets. They'll also keep a close eye for any suspicious online chatter.SOUNDBITE: BOSTON POLICE COMMISSIONER BILL EVANS, SAYING:"We are working with the FBI, we are working with all our partners to check on whoever might be a threat. We have our eyes on certain people and what their travels might be."Police helicopters will also be in the sky to help with surveillance.NATS: "This is the infrared camera right now."It's been three years since bombs ripped through the finish line killing three and injuring hundreds.Since then, security has been top priority. And officials are taking note of the recent terrorist attacks in Europe.SOUNDBITE: BOSTON MAYOR MARTY WALSH, SAYING:"Obviously with the attacks we've seen around the world this year, it's certainly concerning to everyone but the police are working closely with other agencies, just to make sure any type of threat we investigate nothing to this point."Backpacks and drones are banned from this year's race.30,000 people are participating in the marathon with another one million spectators expected along the course.
April 17, 2016 | 09:36 am PT
 
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