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Boston Marathon: Kenya's Joyce Chepkirui finishes 3rd as Ethiopians dominates both men's and women's races

Ethiopians Hayle and Baysa win Boston Marathon

Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Atsede Baysa led an Ethiopian clean sweep at the Boston Marathon on Monday with victory in the men's and women's races of the prestigious event.

Hayle clinched victory in the men's race in a time of 2hr 12min 44sec, coming home ahead of compatriot and defending champion Lelisa Desisa in second.

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