Scenes from the Paris Marathon

Kenyan runner Vincent Kipruto won the Paris Marathon today in 2h 05' 47," topping the race record. Bayisa Atsede of Ethiopia won the women's division in 2h 24' 42."  Photos by David Holmes.

An Irish shamrock for luck on this smiling runner's hat.

Musicians wait in front of Roland Garros, home of the French Open Tennis Championship.

Onlookers cheer the runners.

Oxygen.

 

Only a Frenchman could pull off this risque outfit!

All photos by David Holmes.

Comments

[martha ann]

good job david.. we were too lazy to go watch... can't do it all in paris.. but would like to .. so glad you took the photos... now i feel as i did not miss it.. hope to see yall soon....ma

[jeanie]

Looks like a glorious day for the event -- Paris in the spring! The fellow with the oxygen mask gives me hope.Wonder if it's a running strategy of if he's like me with asthma stuff!

Very nice photos, David! A wonderful way to capture this event!

[Dawn]

What an exciting event! I love the photos and admire anyone who can run marathons. I'm not worthy. ;-)

[elsie]

the topless frenchman says it ALL!!

[Natalie]

Love racing photos...and the risque Frenchman...at what point do you say to yourself, what was I thinking, I have to run 42 kilometers in this ridiculous getup? however, I love that he chose to do so with conviction.

[Marilyn]

What a festive occasion! Jim use to run here in Portland and always wanted to do a marathon, but only did a half marathon. The risque picture is funny.

[Gillian]

These are great! Looks as though you had a beautiful day for a marathon too.
Running with oxygen is a neat idea. Don't all their bodies look devoid of any fat whatsoever? Runners tend to be the leanest of the lean. Obviously I'm no runner! lol
Love ya! xoxox

[Diogenes]

OK, I feel guilty now. I went out for margaritas and chips and salsa. I should have been at the gym doing cardio...