Boston Marathon runner who kissed stranger got a letter from his wife
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A Boston Marathon runner who took a dare from her daughter to kiss a stranger while running the race, later launched a quest to find the man on social media.
The good news is the woman's search was successful, that bad news is the runner heard back from the man's wife.
Barbara Tatage found the man in Wellesley during her first Boston Marathon last month, and he obliged and gave her a kiss during a photo to fulfill the challenge issued by her daughter.
Her daughter then contacted some local papers with the story as her mom tried to find the mystery man, which is how his wife learned of the story.
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In her response to The Wellesley Townsman, the wife said she found the whole incident to be funny but that she and her spouse wished to remain anonymous.
“For me, I’m not mad. Believe me, our friends have gotten a lot of mileage out of this story and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them give my husband grief!"
Tatage told The Townsmen, that she hopes to run the race again in 2017, but does not plan on making any more pit stops to kiss married bystanders.
GALLERY: MEMORABLE KISSES IN SPORTS
Memorable Kisses in Sports
Daria Iushko and Kysenia Sydorenko
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Scott Jones and Alexandra Thomas
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Tom Seaver and Johnny Bench
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Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas
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Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert
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Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and NBA Finals Trophies
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Rickey Henderson and Jar of Money
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Morganna the Kissing Bandit
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Mary Lou Retton and Goose Gossage
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Bart Starr and Fans
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Al Unser Sr. and "Miss Indy"
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Ray Bourque and Stanley Cup
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Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra and Hank Bauer
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Terry Bradshaw and JoJo Starbuck
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Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf
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Lee Mazzilli and Fan
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Gene Chizik, Nick Fairley and Coaches Trophy
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Drew and Brittany Brees
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George Brett and Home Plate
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Kevin Garnett and Celtics Logo
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Pau Gasol and Felipe Reyes
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Joyful Victory and Sheila Sciba
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Ian Johnson and Chrissy Popadics
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Andretti Green Racing and Indianapolis 500 Bricks
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Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
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Reggie Jackson and Ron Guidry
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Joe Namath and Donna Mills
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Bobby and Karen Knight
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Kurt and Brenda Warner
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Marge Schott and Lou Piniella
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Dennis Keller and Tammy McPhee
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Joe Montana and Mother
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Arnold and Winnie Palmer
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Jerry Rice and Vince Lombardi Trophy
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Sidney Crosby and Stanley Cup Trophy
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Pat Summitt and Mother
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Vinny Testaverde and Parents
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Ken Stabler and Gene Upshaw
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Wayne and Coleen Rooney
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Zdeno Chara and Stanley Cup
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Phil and Amy Mickelson
![Phil and Amy Mickelson](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MTkxMDc1MDA1NjM4NTU3/phil-and-amy-mickelson.jpg)
Roger Federer and U.S. Open Trophy
![Roger Federer and U.S. Open Trophy](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MTkxMDc0NzM2NzQ0MzQ5/roger-federer-and-us-open-trophy.jpg)
Stan and Lillian Musial
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Emmitt Smith and Vince Lombardi Trophy
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Michael Ames and BSU Cheerleader
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Kevin Durant and Mother
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