HELLEN OBIRI

KENYA

• Had to be convinced to run the marathon distance.
• Holds two Olympic silver medals in the 5,000m.
• Celebrated by giving her Boston unicorn medal to daughter Tania.

SUSANNAH SCARONI

USA

• Despite stopping to fix her tire, managed to win by 5 minutes.
• Set a world best in winning last year's B.A.A. 10K (21:56).
• Studied to become a registered dietician at the University of Illinois.