Sports | Boston Marathon 1st Since 1985: American Wins Boston Marathon Meb Keflezighi breaks men's dry spell By Polly Davis Doig Posted Apr 21, 2014 11:12 AM CDT Copied Rita Jeptoo of Kenya breaks the tape to win the women's division of the 118th Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Kenya's Rita Jeptoo successfully defended her Boston Marathon women's title this morning, becoming the seventh three-time winner and setting a new course record in the process. She crossed the finish line at the 118th marathon with a time of 2:18:57, reports the AP. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Meb Keflezighi claimed the men's title for the Americans for the first time since 1983, finishing in 2:08:37. (A female American last won the race in 1985.) Click for more on today's marathon. Read These Next Gavin Newsom has filed a massive lawsuit against Fox News. Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. New York Times ranks the best movies of the 21st century. Report an error