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Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history

BOSTON — The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time in the race’s 124-year history, Mayor Marty Walsh announced.

The race was originally scheduled for April 20 and was postponed in March because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The race was rescheduled for Sept. 14.

Officials announced Thursday that the race would be canceled because of the severity of the pandemic.

The United States reached a grim milestone on Wednesday, with coronavirus deaths surpassing 100,000.

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Source: Fox 8 News Channel

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