John Korir Wins Boston Marathon, Sets Fastest Time Since 2011

Kenyan runner John Korir won the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45, the fastest winning time since 2011, despite falling at the start of the race. Korir surged ahead at the 20-mile mark, breaking away from a leading pack and maintaining a decisive lead through the finish. His victory continues his family's legacy, as his older brother Wesley won the Boston Marathon in 2012, making them the first siblings to achieve this feat. Tanzanian Alphonce Simbu finished second, narrowly edging out Kenyan Cybrian Kotut, while American Conner Mantz placed fourth, recording one of the fastest times ever by a U.S. runner in Boston. Korir's win comes after his victory at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, solidifying his status among the world's top marathoners. He has indicated plans to donate his Boston winnings to a school in Kenya.