1961 Boston Marathon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_J._Kelley
gptkbp:admission_fee $2.00
gptkbp:age gptkb:none
gptkbp:broadcasts televised live
gptkbp:celebrates held in Boston
gptkbp:championship none required
gptkbp:charity_work gptkb:Boston_Athletic_Association
gptkbp:community_events celebrated by locals
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of Boston's identity
gptkbp:date 1961-04-17
April 17, 1961
gptkbp:distance 26.2 miles
gptkbp:economic_impact boosted local economy
gptkbp:elevation net downhill
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:marathon
annual
gptkbp:finish gptkb:Copley_Square,_Boston
2:18:32
approximately 3000 finishers
gptkbp:gender gptkb:philosopher
male
gptkbp:historical_context during the civil rights movement
gptkbp:historical_significance first marathon to be televised live
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1961 Boston Marathon
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of marathons
gptkbp:is_a_route_for Hopkinton to Boston
gptkbp:is_supported_by strong community support
gptkbp:legacy influenced future marathons
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_members many elite runners
gptkbp:notable_recordings 2:18:32
gptkbp:participants approximately 500
approximately 4000
gptkbp:product_line gptkb:Hopkinton
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:Tommy_Leonard
gptkbp:safety_features implemented for runners
gptkbp:significance part of the Boston Marathon series
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:John_Hancock_Financial_Services
gptkbp:third_place gptkb:Bill_Squires
gptkbp:tradition long-standing tradition in Boston
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities many volunteers participated
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and cold
gptkbp:winner gptkb:John_J._Kelley