Yuki Kawauchi, who became the first Japanese in 31 years to win the prestigious Boston Marathon Monday, said in a post-race press conference it was the miserable weather conditions that gave him an edge.Kawauchi said he has always been comfortable running in the cold and knew before the men's race on the notoriously hilly course that he would be able to make a strong bid should conditions turn.And he got his wish.The cold, wet and windy day which saw the Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park rained out allowed Kawauchi to overhaul Kenyan defending champion Geoffrey Kirui in the final two miles…READ FULL ARTICLE
