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First champions of Marathon crowned

With the wheelchair division wrapped up, the elite runners are making their way to Boston.

Ernst Van Dyke held up his trophy at the finish line.

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Ernst Van Dyke held up his trophy at the finish line.

Tatyana McFadden of the US won the women's wheelchair division.

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Tatyana McFadden of the US won the women's wheelchair division.

Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa won the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon.

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Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa won the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon.

A runner gave a high five at the beginning of the Boston Marathon.

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A runner gave a high five at the beginning of the Boston Marathon.

Runners in the first wave of 9,000 crossed the start line.

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Runners in the first wave of 9,000 crossed the start line.

Runners placed their hands over their hearts during a singing of the National Anthem.

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Runners placed their hands over their hearts during a singing of the National Anthem.

From left: Rita Jeptoo, Shalane Flanagan, Yeshi Esayias, Buzunesh Deba, Mare Dibaba, and Jemima Jelagat Sumgong run shortly after the start in the women's division.

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Elite women ran along the course shortly after the start of the women's division.

Elite men's runners made their way along the course.

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Elite men made their way along the course.

Athletes from the elite men's field started the 118th Boston Marathon.

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Athletes from the elite men's field started the 118th Boston Marathon.

Athletes from the elite women's field crossed the start line.

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Athletes from the elite women's field crossed the start line.

Dick Hoyt pushed his son Rick Hoyt (center) as they competed in the wheelchair division.

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Dick Hoyt pushed his son Rick Hoyt (center) as they competed in the wheelchair division.

Security officers checked bags that spectators brought onto Boylston Street.

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Security officers checked bags that spectators brought onto Boylston Street.

Wellesley College student Alix Lewis set up the

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Wellesley College student Alix Lewis set up the "scream tunnel" posters.

Sarah Norcott will reveal to her husband, Jim, the sex of their baby when he finishes the race today.

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Sarah Norcott will reveal to her husband, Jim, the sex of their baby when he finishes the race today.

Runners prepared for the race at Boston Common.

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Runners prepared for the race at Boston Common.

Memorials for the Marathon bombing victims are set up at the finish line.

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Memorials for the Marathon bombing victims are set up at the finish line.

Your messages to runners

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“We’re taking back our race today. We’re taking back the finish line,” race director Dave MacGillivray said.

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Supporters at the finish line are undaunted by any fear after last year’s attack.

Routines altered in Hopkinton

New security rules required runners and spectators to pass through metal detectors among other measures.

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A tractor trailer and taxi cab collided and then burst into flames on the northbound side of the bridge.

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The panel overseeing the recruitment hopes to reach a goal of hiring a superintendent who could be on the job by September.

The Battle of LExington was reenacted early Monday.

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For some, this morning’s annual reenactment of the opening shots of the American Revolution had special significance.

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