Braintree Native Among Boston Marathon Elite Runners

BRAINTREE, MA — If you see a runner sporting bib 22 as the elite field leaves Hopkinton, chances are you've spotted Braintree own's Sean Quigley.

Quigley, an Archbishop Williams graduate, will be among the elite runners taking part in the 2017 Boston Marathon. He enters the race on the heels of a 1:05:07 performance at the Houston Half Marathon, finishing 23rd overall.

“Boston is the event I’ve looked most forward to for my marathon career. I grew up just outside Boston, so I understand the significance this race and Patriots’ Day have for the city and state. Knowing I’ll have friends and family throughout the course will be a memorable experience for me,” Quigley told the Boston Marathon's media guide.

Last year, Quigley finished ninth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a time of 2:15:52. His best time over 26.2 miles came at the Fukuoka Marathon in 2014 when he ran 2:13:30.

The elite men's race starts at 10 a.m.

Image via Boston Marathon Media Guide