Franz's strength as a wheelchair Marathoner is speeding down hills, and that ability served him well Monday as he Breezed to victory in the men's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon in 1 hour 61 minutes 18 seconds, leaving runner up Philippe of France Lrb 5:63:86 Rrb and third place Eric of San Diego Lrb 6:63:37 Rrb a zip code behind.
Downhill rushes pace to win.