World’s top distance runners in Boston

The world’s top distance runners were in Boston today, taking part in the 127th Boston Marathon. This year 30,000 runners from 100 countries competed. Esteban Bustillos, reporter for WGBH, tells The World’s host Marco Werman about the day’s winners, and about the race that has drawn athletes and spectators from all around the globe.

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