Kenya's John Korir Sets Course Record to Win Second Consecutive Boston Marathon
Sharon Lokedi also defends women's title as Korir clocks fifth-fastest marathon in history
En resumen
- Kenya's John Korir won his second straight Boston Marathon with a new course record of 2:01:52, beating Geoffrey Mutai's 2011 mark by 1 minute and 10 seconds.
- Compatriot Sharon Lokedi successfully defended her women's title in 2:18:51.
- The 29-year-old Korir, who also won the Chicago Marathon in 2024 and Valencia Marathon in December, called it a smooth race compared to last year's edition where he fell early before recovering.
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Por qué importa
John Korir fell early in last year's Boston Marathon but recovered to win. This year he executed a smoother race, achieving his goal of setting a course record. The Boston Marathon is one of the world's major marathons and part of the World Marathon Majors.
Kenya's John Korir set a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon. Compatriot Sharon Lokedi also defended her title in the women's race, finishing in two hours, 18 minutes and 51 seconds. Korir, 29, shaved one minute and 10 seconds off the previous course record set by Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai in 2011. His latest victory follows wins at the Chicago Marathon in 2024 and the Valencia Marathon in December. "This year was a breeze for me because I had no problems at the start or at the finish," Korir, who fell early before recovering to win last year's edition, said. "It felt like a race back home with all the people cheering. It was in my mind to set the course record and I thank God that he fulfilled my wishes." Korir's time is the fifth fastest marathon run on record.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific challenges did Korir face in previous years?
- How does this record affect Boston Marathon's standing in major marathon events?
