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Peabody Resident Paces Progeria Research Team At Boston Marathon

Angel Batista was a member of the 10-person research running team that completed the 26.2 miles on Marathon Monday.

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Peabody runner Angel Batista was one of 10 proud runners who covered the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon to benefit the Progeria Research Foundation research team on Monday.
Peabody runner Angel Batista was one of 10 proud runners who covered the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon to benefit the Progeria Research Foundation research team on Monday. (Progeria Research Foundation)

PEABODY, MA — Peabody runner Angel Batista was one of 10 proud runners who covered the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon to benefit the Progeria Research Foundation research team on Monday.

Batista raised his arms in triumph as he cleared the finish line in 3 hours, 37 minutes and 36 seconds under the warm and sunny April racing conditions.

Here is a photo gallery of some of the other top moments from Monday's 128th edition of the historic race.

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