'Greatest surprise'; Marriage proposal among emotional finish line reunions
- The 129th Boston Marathon featured Abby Dubel, who finished the 26-mile race on Boylston Street, and Kyle Jones.
- Jones knew Dubel always wanted to run the race, and her family would be there to celebrate.
- Dubel was emotional at the finish, unaware of the surprise Jones planned with their family present.
- After she received her medal, Jones proposed; Dubel exclaimed, "This is the greatest surprise that I ever could have had."
- Runners like Jeff English, who beat his personal best by 30 seconds, met loved ones at family meeting areas.
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BOSTON, Mass. — Dreams came true on Boylston Street as tens of thousands of ambitious and determined runners conquered the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line after the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton. No matter their fatigue and pain, participants of the 129th running of the world’s most iconic marathon couldn’t help but smile and exchange hugs with one another and their loved ones who cheered them on from the sidelines. “Family, friends, e…
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