1931 Boston Marathon

Medford milkman James P. Henigan enjoyed his long-awaited victory in his 10th Boston attempt with a time of 2:46:45. Henigan, one of the nation’s leading cross-country and 10-mile runners, had finished second in 1928 but had dropped out in eight of his nine prior attempts. He spent much of the day dueling with Canada’s Dave Komonen, before taking control in the hills and racing uncontested over the final miles.