Boston Marathon
Coverage of Boston Marathon in the Nexus archive.
- Nike’s self-inflicted wounds are risking CEO Elliott Hill’s nascent comeback
Nike's quarterly results revealed mixed performance with modest North American growth but significant declines in China and at Converse. The company faced criticism for a controversial Boston Marathon ad campaign, supply chain issues ahead of the World Cup, and reduced financial disclosures, complicating CEO Elliott Hill's recovery efforts.
- Nike criticized for walking back Boston Marathon ad following ‘pace shaming’ backlash
Nike faced backlash for a Boston Marathon ad that read 'Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated,' which critics accused of 'pace shaming.' The company removed the ad and emphasized inclusivity, but the controversy sparked divided opinions, with some defending the ad as marketing and others condemning it as exclusionary.
- Kenyan's defend Boston Marathon titles
Kenyan athletes successfully defended their Boston Marathon titles, continuing their dominance in the event. The victory highlights their continued success in long-distance running competitions.
- Chelsea Clinton runs Boston Marathon under pseudonym with subtle political message as heartfelt gesture at finish line is revealed
Chelsea Clinton participated in the Boston Marathon under a pseudonym, incorporating a subtle political message. Her heartfelt gesture at the finish line was later revealed as a meaningful act.
- Marcel Hug wins 9th Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper is women’s champ
Marcel Hug of Switzerland secured his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title in 2026 with an unofficial time of 1:16:06, narrowly missing his course record. Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women’s wheelchair division for the second time, finishing in 1:30:51. The race faced the coldest start since 2018, with temperatures in the 30s at the start in Hopkinton.