Kenya’s John Korir crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon in 2:04:45, turning a rocky start and a tumble into a triumphant win. At 28, he followed in his brother Wesley Korir’s footsteps—who claimed victory in 2012—making them the first siblings to capture the iconic race.
Korir broke away at the 34km mark, building a lead of almost a minute that held to the end. Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu took second place, edging out Kenya’s Cybrian Kotut in a thrilling photo finish with a time of 2:05.04.
On the women’s side, Sharon Lokedi overpowered defending champion Hellen Obiri, setting a new course record and underscoring Kenya’s dominance on the streets of Boston. Lokedi’s surge late in the race left fans buzzing about the future of women’s distance running.
The historic wins highlight the enduring spirit and depth of talent in East African distance running. As young global citizens and sports fans tune in, the Boston Marathon continues to deliver storytelling, drama and inspiration from its storied course.
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Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi sets new course record
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