Boston Marathon Excludes Russians, Belarusians From Competing

Runners in the 121st Boston Marathon head down the stretch to the finish line in Boston, on April 17, 2017. Charles Krupa/AP Photo

The organizers of the Boston Marathon on April 6 barred Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in this year’s race.

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) said the ban was to show support for Ukraine, as it remains under attack by Russia’s military.