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Massachusetts State Police stand guard prior to the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkington, Massachusetts. Today marks the 118th Boston Marathon; security presence has been increased this year, due to two bombs that were detonated at the finish line last year, killing three people and injuring more than 260 others.
All photos taken on April 21, 2014.
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Law enforcement officials, media, runners, administrators and volunteers mill about prior to the start of the Boston Marathon.
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A couple huddles while waiting to load a bus to take them to the start of the Boston Marathon.
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Runners prepare ahead of the marathon.
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Runners prepare ahead of the marathon.
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A runner with a temporary Boston Marathon tattoo gets ready to run the 118th Boston Marathon.
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Police officers monitor runners waiting to take the bus.
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Runners eat a last meal before loading a bus to take them to the start of the Boston Marathon
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Police officers monitor runners getting ready to run.
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A couple huddles while waiting to load a bus.
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Runners wait in line for a bus to take them to the start of the Boston Marathon.
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Transit police officers patrol the MBTA Hynes Convention Center station.
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A Military Police officer stands guard.
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People bow their heads during a moment of silence.
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People bow their heads during a moment of silence.
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A father carrying his son on his shoulder watches the scene at the starting line.
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A Massachusetts State Police officer stands guard.
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Athletes make their way past security before the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.
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Boston police officers part of the K-9 unit patrol Boylston Street near the finish line before the start of the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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Supporters hang a Boston Strong banner.
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The Elite Women's division starts the 118th Boston Marathon.
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Rita Jeptoo of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 118th Boston Marathon.
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Rita Jeptoo of Kenya celebrates after winning the 118th Boston Marathon.
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Meb Keflezighi of the United States crosses the finish line in first place to win the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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Meb Keflezighi celebrates after winning the 118th Boston Marathon.
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