Meb Keflezighi carries victims in his heart during Boston Marathon win

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BOSTON — Their names were written on the corners of his racing bib. Martin. Sean. Krystle. Lingzi.

"They helped carry me through," Meb Keflezighi said after one of the most memorable victories in the Boston Marathon's 118-year history. Keflezighi became the first American man since 1983 to wear the laurel wreath. He did so when this city needed it the most.

With the backdrop of so much tragedy, in front of those gravely wounded in last year's attacks and in memory of the four killed last year, Keflezighi raised his arms in victory as he crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 8 minutes, 37 seconds. He looked up to the sky, then kissed the ground three times. He took a bow, then emotion won out as he put his hands over his face and broke into tears.

"As an athlete, you have dreams and today is where the dream and reality meet. I was just crying at the end," he said. "This is probably the most meaningful victory for an American, just because of what happened. It's Patriots Day."

2014 Boston Marathon Winner

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