Lokedi Sets Boston Marathon Course Record, Korir Wins Men's Race

Kenyan runners John Korir and Sharon Lokedi made history at the Boston Marathon, with Korir overcoming an early fall to win the men's race in 2:04:45—the second-fastest time in event history—and Lokedi breaking the women's course record by finishing in 2:17:22. Korir's victory marks the first time two siblings have both won Boston, joining his brother Wesley, the 2012 champion. Lokedi outpaced defending champion Hellen Obiri, denying her a third straight title, while Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw finished third. The event also commemorated the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the 50th anniversary of the first wheelchair race, with Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni winning the men's and women's wheelchair divisions, respectively. Both Korir and Lokedi expressed gratitude and determination, with Lokedi relishing her hard-fought triumph after several previous second-place finishes to Obiri. The marathon drew over 32,000 participants and featured dramatic finishes and record-breaking performances.