Boston Marathon Victors Set Sights on Olympics After Stellar Performances

Following recent wins, athletes from the Boston Marathon are poised to secure spots on their national Olympic teams, with selections pending after upcoming marathons.

• Sisay Lemma and Hellen Obiri, winners of the Boston Marathon, are likely candidates for the Paris Olympics based on their recent victories and past performances.
• Lemma, after setting impressive times and winning in Boston, aims to redeem his previous Olympic disappointment.
• Obiri, securing her second consecutive Boston title, hopes to compete alongside teammate Sharon Lokedi in Paris.
• Wheelchair racers Marcel Hug and Eden Rainbow-Cooper also target the Paris Games, building on their successes in Boston.
• National teams for Ethiopia and Kenya will finalize their Olympic rosters after evaluating performances in the upcoming London Marathon.

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