Kenya’s John Korir, Sharon Lokedi win Boston Marathon on record-breaking day
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Kenya's John Korir won the Boston Marathon in 2:01:52, breaking the course record by 70 seconds. Sharon Lokedi defended her women's title in 2:18:51. The tailwind conditions enabled record-breaking performances. Korir surged past Ethiopia's Mengesha at the 20-mile mark, running the final 6 miles solo.
Key Entities
John KorirSharon LokediBoston MarathonKenyaGeoffrey MutaiMilkesha Mengesha