Prior to two bombs exploding near Boston's Copley Square – prematurely ending the conclusion of the Boston Marathon – seven Bedford residents completed the race. Five others, according to the Boston Athletic Association website were not allowed to finish.
The overall winner in the men's division this year is Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa, who finished in 2:10:22, according to NPR. Rita Jeptoo of Kenya won the women's division with a final time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 25 seconds.
JD Lavallee was the first Bedford resident to cross the finish line with a time of 2:51:38. Paul Arnold completed the 26.2-mile run a short time later, at 3:05:15.
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Haley Lydstone and Sheila Jacks led Bedford women with net times of 3:35:22 and 3:36:03, respectively.
Bedford High School teacher Nadine Palmer, a Derry resident, completed to the marathon in 3:20:41.
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The following is a list of the 12 Bedford residents who officially ran in this year's Boston Marathon.
Place Overall Place Gender Place Division Name BIB HALF Finish Net 2873 2655 226 » Arnold, Paul (USA) 5671 01:28:51 03:05:15 » Brouillette, Raymond (USA) 25285 02:05:15 16898 6607 1008 » Collier, Michelle (USA) 21743 01:56:00 04:06:24 » Gagnon, Ronald (USA) 22381 02:04:00 7796 6234 1076 » Hanlon, Stephen (USA) 9001 01:44:23 03:27:43 10112 2746 217 » Jacks, Sheila (USA) 15971 01:45:11 03:36:03 953 899 717 » Lavallee, Jd (USA) 1212 01:22:30 02:51:38 9930 2634 1969 » Lydstone, Haley (USA) 13664 01:42:36 03:35:22 » McConnell, Stacy (USA) 25683 02:01:25 15127 9566 1785 » Nawn, William (USA) 9653 01:46:19 03:55:33 » Santos, John (USA)* 25906 02:26:37 » Wenners, Doug (USA) 23476 02:32:51* Note that John Santos, according to multiple Facebook replies, wasn't allowed to finish the race, but was safe at home with family last night. Bedford Patch will try to have an update on the other Boston Marathon participants as more information is released.
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