Boston Marathon

BOSTON MARATHON

Question: Who has won the title of women’s category in the recently held Boston Marathon?
(a) Atsede Baysa
(b) Tirfi Tsegaye
(c) Jelena Prokopcuka
(d) Fate Tola
Ans (a)
Related facts:

  • Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Euthopia has won the men’s title of Boston Marathon (United States) which was concluded on 18 April 2016.
  • Hayle took 2 hours 12 minutes 45 seconds to cover a distance of 42.195 km.
  • Atsede Baysa of Euthopia has won the women’s title of recently held Boston Marathon (United States). She finished the race in 2 hours 29 minutes 19 seconds.

Reference:
http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/boston-marathon-hayle-baysaq
http://www.baa.org/event-calendar/event-listing/2016/april/120th-boston-marathon-number-pick-up-sun.aspx
http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/results-commentary/2016-boston-marathon.aspx