2008 Boston Marathon: Elite competitors

Wheelchair first-place winner Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa crossed the finish line at the 112th Boston Marathon. He held the lead from start to finish to win the race.
Wheelchair first-place winner Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa crossed the finish line at the 112th Boston Marathon.

He held the lead from start to finish to win the race.

(Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan)