Incredibly this was the first time I had seen the amazing women’s sprint finish of Boston Marathon 2008

It is simply put a superb display of guts, determination and desire from both women.

Sadly only one could win.

Haile Gebrselassie setting the Marathon World Record in 2007

The new record time 2:04:26 - erasing Paul Tergat’s record of 2:04:55 set on the same course in 2003