Conner Mantz (Olympic marathoner from Smithfield, Utah) has withdrawn from the upcoming Boston Marathon due to a sacral stress fracture, ending an impressive streak of eight marathons with seven top-seven finishes. Mantz's coach, Ed Eyestone, stated that while it was tempting to compete, they made the right decision to protect Mantz's long-term career. Clayton Young, another former BYU NCAA champion and Olympian, will participate in the Boston Marathon but has faced training setbacks. Eyestone noted that Young's preparation has not been ideal, having to adjust his training schedule. Rory Linkletter is also set to compete and is coming off a strong performance, having recently set a Canadian record for the half-marathon with a time of 59:49. Linkletter's consistent performance in previous marathons positions him as a strong contender in Boston. Eyestone remains optimistic about Mantz's future races, suggesting that taking a break could be beneficial after his successful marathon streak.