14 Oct 2013

Kim Smith wins in Boston

5:43 pm on 14 October 2013

The New Zealand long distance runner Kim Smith has won the Boston half marathon and a 130 thousand dollar bonus.

Smith defended her title with a course-record time of 1 hour, 9 minutes and 14 seconds.

Smith picked up the bonus after topping the Boston medley standings which included victory in the 5km and second in the 10km races.

Smith's next race will be the New York Marathon on November 3rd.