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SMILE OF VICTORY: Rotich wins Boston Marathon as Ethiopians rule men’s race

Caroline Rotich, of Kenya, breaks the tape to win the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2015 in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kenya's Caroline Rotich lived up to her billing to win the 119th Boston Marathon run last night.

Her win, which comes against a backdrop of dope scandals that bedeviled defending champion Rita Jeptoo, offered a sigh of relief for Kenya's bulging athletic talent.

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