Early Leader Kim Smith Drops Out Of Boston Marathon Due To Injury
BOSTON (CBS) - After leading by as much as 30 seconds, at times, for several miles, Kim Smith dropped out of the Boston Marathon on Monday due to an injury.
More than halfway through the race, Smith appeared to trip over her feet and began laboring while running downhill. She stopped shortly and grabbed her right leg, indicating either a calf or ankle injury.
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She started to run again, but it was clear she wasn't 100% healthy. The top female runners caught up as Smith fell further and further from the pack.
Smith later stopped altogether at around the 20-mile mark and was tended to by EMT's on the scene.
PERSONAL LIFE
The 29-year-old Smith was born in New Zealand and grew up running through Auckland. She then ran at Providence College, where she graduated in 2005 after winning four NCAA titles.
She currently resides in Providence, Rhode Island.
Last November, Smith placed fifth in the New York Marathon with a time of 2:29:28.
