Congratulations have poured in for Meb Keflezighi since he won the Boston Marathon on Monday. Even from the White House:
@WhiteHouse Thank you very much Mr. President. Running has given me a healthy body & mind, & I love sharing this gift with the world.
— meb keflezighi (@runmeb) April 22, 2014
Keflezighi spent the morning after his victory at the world’s oldest annual marathon doing more media, including a customary wrap-up press conference in Boston.
I have received many congratulatory calls, but I just received THE call from President @barackobama. #BostonStrong pic.twitter.com/Bc6n1pzhiz
— meb keflezighi (@runmeb) April 22, 2014
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