Marcel Hug Wins Men’s Wheelchair Division at 2026 Boston Marathon.
Marcel Hug continued his remarkable dominance in Boston, capturing his ninth career victory in the men’s wheelchair division at the 2026 Boston Marathon on Monday.The Swiss superstar delivered a commanding performance from start to finish, powering through the historic course to finish first with a time of 1:16:06. The winning effort was just 30 seconds off the course record he set in 2024.
Hug, widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair racers of all time, now boasts an incredible nine Boston Marathon titles. His latest victory further cements his legacy on the challenging New England course, known for its demanding hills and unpredictable weather.
The 39-year-old from Switzerland once again proved why he remains the clear leader in the sport, pulling away from a competitive field that included strong challengers like American Daniel Romanchuk.Stay tuned for full results and more coverage from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Hug, widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair racers of all time, now boasts an incredible nine Boston Marathon titles. His latest victory further cements his legacy on the challenging New England course, known for its demanding hills and unpredictable weather.
The 39-year-old from Switzerland once again proved why he remains the clear leader in the sport, pulling away from a competitive field that included strong challengers like American Daniel Romanchuk.Stay tuned for full results and more coverage from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Marcel Hug quotes after 2026 Boston historic title
Marcel Hug was interviewed following his big win at Monday's race.
He said he was feeling happy and satisfied after his eighth win.
- "Still need some time to realize what happened really, but I'm so happy," Hug said.
- Hug was asked about his strategy for this year's race.
- "About the same strategy, just have a good entrance, good pace, high pace, my downhill section was not so good like last year but after 10K I broke away from the group, and then everything went well," Hug said.
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