Plett qualifies for Boston Marathon

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Marlys Plett, Hillsboro, qualified for the Boston Marathon with her performance at the Wichita Marathon in late October.

Plett won the women’s division for ages 50-54 by completing the 26.2-mile course in 3 hours, 36 minutes, 58 seconds, which was under the qualifying time for Boston.

Overall, she finished 90th in a field of 324 runners.

Also completing the race was Donna Spoonmoore of Hillsboro, who placed sixth in the women’s division for ages 40-44 in 4:19.08. She placed 196th overall.

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