In pictures: Scenes from the finish line in Boston
This year's Boston Marathon reflects the determination of the runners and the spirit of the survivors of last year's bombing
Boston Marathon husband and wife bombing survivors Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky, who each lost a leg in last year's bombings, roll across the finish line in the 118th Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014.Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Runners make their way to the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 2014. Some 35,755 runners from 96 countries competed in the second-largest field in history for the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.Gretchen Ertl/Reuters
Kenya's Rita Jeptoo kisses the trophy after winning the women's division at the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Boston Marathon bombings survivors Adrianne Haslet-Davis, left, and Jeff Bauman greet near the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon.Charles Krupa/The Associated Press
Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa wins the men's wheelchair division at the 118th running of the Boston Marathon, April 21, 2014. Holding the tape is Jennifer Lemmerman, sister of MIT Police officer Sean Collier, who was shot multiple times in his car in an apparent confrontation with bombing suspects days after last year's bombing.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters