Maickel Melamed , 39 , finished the race at 5am on Tuesday morning . The Spanish athlete was supported and cheered on by dozens of friends as well as his physical trainers and volunteer team . Melamed 's condition makes it hard to just walk or move but this week he completed his fifth marathon . He chose Boston to be his final marathon because he received a life-saving procedure in the city when he was child .
Maickel Melamed , 39 , finished the race at 5am on Tuesday morning . The Venezuelan athlete was supported and cheered on by dozens of friends as well as his physical trainers and volunteer team . Melamed 's condition makes it hard to just walk or move but this week he completed his fifth marathon . He chose Boston to be his final marathon because he received a life-saving procedure in the city when he was child .