GALLERY: Crowds in Brookline

April 17, 2024
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by BU News Service

By Yining Cao

Boston University News Service

On April 15, the historic Boston Marathon captivated spectators and participants, with the Coolidge Corner area in Brookline playing a pivotal role. As runners pass through this energetic area of the race, enthusiastic crowds greeted them and created a vibrant atmosphere.

BU News Service photographer Yining Cao was on the scene capturing the moments.

A massive crowd gathers at Coolidge Corner to watch the Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Men’s Wheelchair racer speed through Coolidge Corner. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Brooklyn police are prepared to ensure safety during the marathon event. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Members of the Brookline Rotary Club watch the marathon race. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Members of the Brookline Rotary Club sell food on race day to raise funds for the community. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Volunteers at the Boston Marathon look out for runners approaching from a distance. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A volunteer fist bumps with spectators at the event. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Volunteers guide the crowd across the race course at the Crossing Point. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A volunteer wearing bunny ears pulls a rope to guide runners away from the crossing crowd on the race track. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A runner passes through Brookline, heading towards Boston. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
People hold up signs expressing support for marathon runners. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Spectators are showing signs to the runners. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Spectators hold up signs to cheer on the runners. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A runner stretches his leg by the side of the track. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
Spectators enthusiastically cheer for each runner passing by. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A volunteer hands a drink to a runner. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A man uses a speaker to cheer on tired runners. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
People prepare eye-catching signs to support runners they know. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
People applaud as runners pass by. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
A spectator holds up an interesting poster and cheers loudly for the runners. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service
The marathon runners encouraged each other to go further. Photo courtesy of Yining Cao/BU News Service

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