Carlos and Thomas won
WBZ at 11p: 2013 Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arredondo and Thomas Smith finish the 2019 Boston Marathon, pic.twitter.com/VJPl4kS12P
— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) April 16, 2019
Six years after the Boston Marathon tragedy, Thomas Smith and Carlos Arredondo proved that strength and determination—with a dash of compassion and motivation—are not easily defeated. Smith’s completion of the 2019 race, the powerful moment, was captured at the finish line. The eight hours of mental and emotional wear that is nearly unthinkable and impossible to withstand—aided by the support from Arredondo…
On April 15, 2019, Thomas Smith was anything but a victim. Hero and inspiration was more fitting, actually.