15 awe-inspiring finish line photos from the 2018 Boston Marathon
The agony and ecstasy of 26.2 miles, in photo form.
One of the biggest stories of the 122nd Boston Marathon was the weather — cold, wet, and windy conditions led to slower, more miserable races. Still, that didn’t stop marathoners from persevering through all 26.2 miles, leading to soaked but triumphant scenes at the finish line.
The 2018 Boston Marathon finish line photos below are full of grit and perseverance.

Timothy McFadden, of Boston, splashes through a puddle after finishing the 122nd Boston Marathon in the rain.

Two runners embrace at the 2018 Boston Marathon finish line.

Yuichiro Hidaka kicks his heels as he approaches the finish line.

Emmie Costen and Jake Costen embrace as they cross the finish line.

A member of Boston EMS helps a runner cross the finish line of the 122nd Boston Marathon.

Carlos Arredondo, running for his son Alex, who died, crosses the finish line.

John Mark Goodman, of Birmingham, Ala., crosses the finish line.

Runners come to the finish line of the 2018 Boston Marathon.

Meb Keflezighi, left, approaches the finish line of the 122nd Boston Marathon.

Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez, right, carries a flag toward the finish line.

Runners step in a puddle as they cross the finish line.

A military relay team finishes the 2018 Boston Marathon.

Charlie Olbrias reacts as he crosses the finish line.

A runner is helped into a wheelchair after crossing the finish line.

David Zapata, of La Jolla, Calif., touches the finish line in the rain as he completes the 122nd Boston Marathon.