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121st Boston Marathon


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Host Deborah Becker looks at the winners and new records set in today's Boston Marathon. We also talk to Kathrine Switzer, first woman to run the race with an official bib, and talk about what happens to the runners' bodies after the training and race are over. Finally, we hear about the company that makes custom wheelchairs for runner-wheelchair teams and how Jackie Robinson influenced former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn.
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