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Smooth landing for Bib No. 1549

Posted by Eric Wilbur, Boston.com Staff April 20, 2009 01:58 PM

When it comes to coming through under pressure, Patrick Harten has had quite the year.

A New York air traffic controller, Harten was the man who famously aided Captain Chesley Sullenberger and US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River earlier this year. Today, Harten finished the Boston Marathon in 2:47, despite a gusty wind that did its best to hold up runners along the course.

“Great day, great race, great crowd,” Harten said.

While submitting his application for this year’s race, Harten requested bib No. 1549, to signify his part in this year’s most compelling story. It was a desire granted to him by race organizers.

“Flight 1549, that whole event was obviously a big part of my life,” he said. “So tying that into running, which is also a big part of my life, was very important to me.”

Check out the video at the top of this post for more from Harten.

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