""I felt so good," Thomas said through tears. "I know my daughter's happy. I knew she would want that for me.""
"Some of those competitors told The Washington Post that finishing was just as fulfilling without an official time."
"An Instagram video showing some of the last finishers has been viewed more than 2.5 million times, racking up more than 1,000 congratulatory comments."
"Before Monday, Shaanon Cabral last ran the Boston Marathon in 2016, when she crossed the finish line in five hours and 20 minutes."
The Boston Marathon concluded with a celebration for the last finishers, including Janice "Rbey" Thomas, who completed the race after the official time limit. Despite the marathon stopping time recording, 179 runners finished, showcasing resilience and determination. Thomas, motivated by her daughter's memory, found joy in completing her first marathon. Other finishers, like Shaanon Cabral, also shared personal stories of perseverance, emphasizing that finishing the race was fulfilling, regardless of official timing.
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