Hundreds of athletes from Boston hit the streets in their hometown race on Monday, vying to win the first ever awards for fastest Bostonian in the marathon.
The 2023 Boston Marathon is the first to have Boston-specific awards — they'll honor the fastest man and woman in the race, as well as the one local running in the inaugural non-binary category. The awards were announced last week by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association.
“Thanks to the B.A.A.’s partnership, we’re excited to start a new tradition at the 127th Boston Marathon to highlight the fastest runners from Boston and an athlete breaking barriers, as we celebrate the world-class excellence and diversity of our local running community," Wu said in a statement.
So who were the winners? Vinny Castronuovo was the Bostonian in the men's category to take home the prize. The 23-year-old South End resident finished in 2:25:56. This was his second Boston Marathon and he set a personal record.
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In the women's category, the fastest Bostonian went to Shannon Lamarre, a 28-year-old Charlestown resident who finished in 2:54:34. This was her fifth marathon, and she also set a personal record.
In the non-binary category, Danielle Bishop, who finished in 3:32:29, will receive the award. This is the 28-year-old Allston resident's fifth marathon.
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“We are thrilled to celebrate three Bostonians who exemplify the spirit of the Boston Marathon,” said Wu said in a statement. “Each of these athletes ran an incredible race. I’m grateful to the B.A.A for joining with the City of Boston to recognize the incredible talent right here in our neighborhoods that is part of what makes this the greatest race in the world." Congratulations to Shannon LaMarre, Vinny Castronuovo, and Danielle Bishop! We look forward to celebrating with them and the larger Boston running community.”
Details on a reception to honor these Fastest Bostonians will be released at a later time.
