Henry Richard Finishes 2022 Boston Marathon; Brother Martin Died in 2013 Bombings

It is an incredible achievement to finish the Boston Marathon, but crossing the finish line meant more to Henry Richard.

Nine years after his brother died in the Boston Marathon bombings, Richard finished the race.

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Henry Richard, whose younger brother Martin was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, crosses the finish line at the marathon today.

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It has been a long time since I was here so I am happy I could finally be here. I know Martin would have been happy to finish it, so I can only think about that. I did it for my family and myself.

Henry received his medal from Meb Keflezighi, who won the Boston Marathon. His parents and sister were at the finish line.

He honored Martin by raising money for the Martin Richard Foundation, which promotes inclusion, kindness and peace, and he ran with Team MR8 as well.