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Van Dyk wins 10th Boston Marathon title
South African wheelchair-racing star Ernst van Dyk became the first person to win
the Boston Marathon 10 times when he sped to victory on Monday. Van Dyk's
amazing run was achieved in only 15 appearances in the iconic event, which dates
back to 1897.
Two South Africans injured in Boston
Two South Africans were reportedly among the injured after two explosions struck the Boston Marathon on Monday, turning a festive event on Patriots' Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts, into a horrific tragedy.
Van Dyk in record Boston Marathon win
After winning the Boston Marathon for a record ninth time, South African wheelchair racing star Ernst van Dyk now has more victories in the world-famous marathon, first contested in 1897, than anyone in any racing category.
Van Dyk takes eighth Boston win
South African wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk won the Boston Marathon last Monday to continue a remarkable record of success in the prestigious race. It was his eighth win in nine years.
Van Dyk rules Boston again
South African wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk's love affair with the Boston Marathon continued on Monday when he won the race for a record seventh time.