Tunisian Paralympic champion Wajdi Boukhili has won the men's T12 visually impaired division at the 130th Boston Marathon, successfully defending his title from the previous year. The race took place on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Boukhili, guided by his sighted guide, completed the challenging course in a time of 2:26:31. This victory marks his second consecutive win in the Boston Marathon's T12 category, solidifying his status as a dominant force in para-athletics.
The T12 category is for athletes with visual impairment. Runners in this category compete with the assistance of a guide runner, who is tethered to them for the duration of the race. The Boston Marathon is one of the world's most prestigious long-distance running events.
Boukhili is a decorated athlete who also won a silver medal in the T12 marathon at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. His performance in Boston adds another major accolade to his career.
