Volume 93 • Issue 22
Magic at Mile 6
April 25, 2025
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Maddison Behringer / THE GATEPOST
(Center) Boston Marathon runner Laura Arango Chica high-fiving a spectator in Framingham, April 21.
With heavy legs The Marathon view from FSU and a full heart, Plenty of staff from the Bos- ly fall - even racing without By Sophia Harris ton Marathon were handing his bib - and surged at mile Editor-in-Chief Vincent Gauthier out water and supporting rac- 20 to win in 2:04:45, the secThe 129th Boston Marathon ers when they needed it the ond-fastest time in Boston finishes first Boston delivered on the hope of a per- most. Even Framingham State Marathon history. In the wheelchair race, Switrace day, with ideal weath- University police officers were Marathon of many fect er and an elite field producing there, including K-9 Officer zerland’s Marcel Hug domiBy Sophia Oppedisano Sports Editor The Boston Marathon’s is one of the most storied sports events in the world. The unforgiving course from Hopkinton to Boston is hallowed ground for runners who train for years to meet the moment and cross the iconic blue-and-yellow finish line of one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. For freshman English major Vincent Gauthier, a life-long Massachusetts resident, running the Boston Marathon is something he’s been dreaming about for years. Gauthier is a breakout star for the Framingham State men’s cross country team, and Boston is his second marathon at only 19 years old. Long before crossing the finish line on Boylston Street, Gauthier ran in his first road race, a small, hometown 3K, when he was 8 years old. “I wanted to sign up for it, and my mom was like, ‘OK, but you’re going to have to actually train to do it, and I want you to do well,’” Gauthier said, recalling the memory with a laugh. He said he was drawn to the road race because of the energy of the other runners and the crowd. “It’s super loud and super fun,” he added. He ran with his mother early in the mornings after his dad went to work, setting him on the path to becoming a decorated distance runner. “I remember coming through the finish line, and for a good few years of running road races like that, it was very difficult to not have this big, cheeky smile,” Gauthier said. See GAUTHIER Page 10
unforgettable performances. Many students from Framingham State ventured to the 6-mile mark on Waverly Street to cheer on the athletes. Approximately 30,000 people ventured to Boston to race in this historic event. This included residents of 128 countries and all 50 U.S. States. Approximately 4,598 Massachusetts residents entered the race, according to the Boston Marathon website. One of the 30,000 stood out - freshman Vincent Gauthier, making Framingham State proud.
Ramsey, of course. There were also many men and women in uniform present at the marathon. Sophomore Melissa Romeiro walked the Boston Marathon with the U.S Army. Thank you for your service, Melissa! The winners of the Boston Marathon included Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi, who shattered the women’s course record, finishing in 2:17:22 and ending the reign of two-time champion Hellen Obiri with a powerful closing stretch. In the men’s race, Kenya’s John Korir overcame an ear-
nated once again, earning his eighth Boston title at 1:21:24 tying for the second-most wins in any division - with a commanding lead over American Daniel Romanchuk. Susannah Scaroni made history of her own, winning her second Boston Marathon in 1:35:20, more than six minutes faster than her 2023 victory, becoming the sixth American woman to claim multiple wheelchair titles. Congratulations to all who ran the Boston Marathon, and thank you to all who volunteered and made it a success!
Rams run Boston!
Maddison Behringer / THE GATEPOST (Front) Freshman Vincent Gauthier pointing to spectators in the crowd at the Boston Marathon, April 21.
This week’s issue
INSIDE: OP/ED 5 • SPORTS 9 • ARTS & FEATURES 12
News
OP/ED
Sports
Arts & Features
PRESIDENT’S REPORT pg. 3 SGA BYLAWS pg. 4
NCAA ATHLETES pg. 7 INVISIBLE DANGER pg. 7
BASEBALL pg. 11 WOMEN’S LACROSSE pg.11
WOMEN IN SPACE pg. 13 FLOW pg. 14