Chelsea Clinton Finishes Boston Marathon; Parents Greet Her
PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2026, 5:32 PM ET
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Boston: Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton finished the Boston Marathon on Monday, running 26.2 miles in 3 hours, 40 minutes and 52 seconds. The 46-year-old author and vice chair of the Clinton Foundation was met at the finish line by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, joined by 2014 champion Meb Keflezghi. According to athlinks.com, Monday's run was a personal best for Clinton, who has run six other marathons including New York four times. The race also included other notable participants and published finish times — Zdeno Chara (3:18:00), astronaut Suni Williams (5:52:49), Des Linden (2:35:49, women's masters), and Amby Burfoot (5:11:29).
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Chelsea Clinton previously completed six marathons, including four New York City Marathons (per athlinks.com).
- Chelsea entered the Boston Marathon as one of many registered participants for Monday's race.
- On Monday, Chelsea Clinton finished the Boston Marathon in 3:40:52, reported as her personal best.
- Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and 2014 winner Meb Keflezghi met her at the finish line.
- Race results and reports listed additional notable finishers and their times, including Zdeno Chara and Suni Williams.
News Intelligence
- Chelsea Clinton's personal best marathon time is a reminder that age is no barrier to fitness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, it's never too late to set new goals. Check out local running clubs or online resources to help you get started or improve your time.
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Local race organizers, sponsors, and participating athletes benefited from increased media attention and confirmation of the event's profile, while Chelsea Clinton secured a personal-best marathon result noted by race records.
No direct harm was reported; organizers faced potential additional logistical and security demands due to high-profile attendees and media presence at the finish.
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