Ted Corbitt Boston Marathon Milestone
April 17, 1972
On this day 42 years ago, Ted Corbitt broke Clarence DeMar’s (1922-1940) record of 18 consecutive Boston Marathons under 3 hours. Ted ran 2:49:51 for his 19th Boston under 3 hours. His streak went from 1954 to 1972.
John A. Kelley did this feat 16 times from 1935 – 1951.
Neil Weygandt broke the record going 23 consecutive years starting in 1967.
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