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Hug Secures Ninth Boston Wheelchair Title; Rainbow-Cooper Triumphs

PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2026, 11:59 AM ET

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Boston. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race at the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 6 seconds to claim his ninth Boston wheelchair title and fourth consecutive win, while Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Britain won the women's wheelchair race in 1:30:51. Boston organizers and athletes recorded official times and standings Monday, with Daniel Romanchuk placing second in 1:22:44 and Jetze Plat third in 1:24:13; Catherine Debrunner was second in the women's race in 1:32:59 and Tatyana McFadden third in 1:36:43. Reports noted Hug's early lead—13 seconds at three miles and 55 seconds at halfway.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Ernst van Dyk won 10 Boston wheelchair titles between 2001 and 2014, establishing the all-time record.
Marcel Hug won the Berlin Marathon in 2022 and collected multiple major victories afterward.
Hug finished second at the New York Marathon in 2024, one of his most recent non-wins.
On Monday, 20th April 2026, Hug won the men's Boston wheelchair race in 1:16:06; Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women's in 1:30:51.
Official post-race standings recorded Daniel Romanchuk second and Jetze Plat third in the men's race; Catherine Debrunner and Tatyana McFadden placed second and third in the women's race.

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Marcel Hug's ninth Boston win is a testament to perseverance and dedication. It's a reminder that even in sports, consistency matters. If you're an aspiring athlete, consider Hug's disciplined approach. Or, if you're a fan, enjoy the thrill of witnessing sports history unfold.

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Who Benefited

Marcel Hug and Eden Rainbow-Cooper benefitted directly through race victories, elevated recognition, and strengthened competitive standings, while race organizers and the sport gained visibility from a well-contested event.

Who Impacted

Competitors who finished behind the winners, including Daniel Romanchuk and Jetze Plat, did not take the top prize; Susannah Scaroni did not compete while expecting her first child.

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Competitors who finished behind the winners, including Daniel Romanchuk and Jetze Plat, did not take the top prize; Susannah Scaroni did not compete while expecting her first child.