Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa earned his second Boston win in three years .
Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa even ran past his 2013 victor 's medal , which is on display inside the newly - opened Boston Marathon RunBase location on Boylston Street .
Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa earned his second Boston win in three years , and even ran past his 2013 victor 's medal , which is on display inside the newly - opened Boston Marathon RunBase location on Boylston Street .