article_snippet.sent: Hug deprived Ernst Van Dyk of Ernst Van Dyk 11th Boston Marathon victory.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Bryan Lyons (center) pushes Rick Hoyt in Boston Marathon.
article_snippet.sent: Rick Hoyt has become a fixture at the event through the years after being pushed by Rick Hoyt father Dick in the race 32 times .
article_snippet.sent: One small difference at this year's race was the absence of runner Dick Hoyt, 75, who instead served as Grand Master, according to Boston.com.
article_snippet.sent: The father became a fixture at the competition over the years after pushing The father disabled son Rick, 53, along the course more than 32 times.