Boston Marathon winner is still owed $100,000 prize money from the BAA 10 years later

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Eight years after being declared winner of 2014 Boston Marathon, Buzunesh Deba is yet to receive $100,000 prize - Face2Face Africa

The 2014 Boston Marathon’s true winner, Buzunesh Deba, has yet to receive her $100,000 prize. Deba, who initially placed second, was later declared the winner after Rita Jeptoo was disqualified for doping. Despite being informed of her victory eight years ago, Deba is still awaiting the full payment, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Deba received $25,000 for placing second, a fraction of the winner’s prize. The remaining $75,000 owed to h…