Boston’s pavement since 1897 has been part of an iconic tradition of the Boston Marathon. 30,000 runners lace up for a tradition that’s been pounding, and when that happens, you get stories, thousands of them. Heartbreak Hill comebacks. Finish-line tears. Unthinkable grit from 128 nations converging on one legendary course. The Boston Marathon is a living, breathing time capsule of endurance and human spirit. This year?
The 129th edition is no exception. In fact, it might just add a chapter nobody saw coming. Sure, world champions and age-group warriors will headline. But hidden in that sea of bibs is a tale that’s quietly stealing the spotlight. What is that?
Well, the Boston Marathon will get the oldest Concordian ever to take on the iconic race. Eugene Delsener, who first ran at Syracuse and is now 71, will be the oldest to take part.
The story is developing…
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