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Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan finishes Boston Marathon, earns Six Star Medal

By Aaron Brennt Eusebio
Published April 16, 2024 3:01 PM PHT

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Maricel Laxa Pangilinan and Hannah Pangilinan in Boston Marathon


Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan completes the Boston Marathon with her daughter Hannah Pangilinan

Actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan finished the Boston Marathon with her daughter Hannah Pangilinan.

On Instagram, Hannah uploaded a Reel as they finished the 2024 Boston Marathon. According to Boston Athletic Association website, Hannah finished the race in a little over four hours, while Maricel finished it in five hours.

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"Her six star medal and my first world major marathon, what a time [with] you mom at a loss for words, thank you all for your support -- more soon," Hannah wrote in the caption.

A post shared by @hannahpangilinan

In the comment section, Maricel replied, "My Baby- WE did this. I couldn't have had any courage to run Boston without you. Thank you!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

With the completion of the Boston Marathon, Maricel got the Six Star Medal, a medal that honors the runners who complete all six World Marathon Majors -- Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, and Tokyo.

Maricel currently portrays Meredith Simmons in Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law, the first legalserye in the Philippines. It airs Mondays to Fridays, 3:20 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime and Pinoy Hits. It is also available online via Kapuso Stream.