Sharon Cherop, of Kenya, was the female winner of the 2012 Boston Marathon in a close finish of 2:31:50 for a two-second victory over fellow countrywoman Jemima Sumgong (2:31:52)
Georgina Rono completed the podium sweep for Kenya in 2:33:09.
2012 Boston Marathon Elite Female Results
- Sharon Cherop (KEN) – 2:31:50
- Jemima Sumgong (KEN)- 2:31:52
- Georgina Rono (KEN)- 2:33:09
- Firehiwot Dado (ETH) – 2:34:56
- Diana Siegi (KEN) – 2:35:40
- Rita Jeptoo (KEN)- 2:35:53
- Mayumi Fujita (JPN)- 2:39:11
- Nadezdha Leonteva (RUS) – 2:40:40
- Svetlana Pretot (FRA) – 2:40:50
- Sheri L. Piers (USA) – 2:41:55
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- 116th Boston Marathon Live Blog (2012)
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- BAA’s Latest Heat Warning to Runners for Monday’s Boston Marathon
- Boston Marathon Offering Deferments to Runners for 2013 Race Due to Projected Heat
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