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John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, defending his title with a blistering 2:01:52 performance in conditions aided by a light tailwind. The mark is the fifth-fastest marathon time in history and erased the previous Boston course record by 70 seconds, as he pulled away on the Newton Hills before sealing the win on Boylston Street. Fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi also successfully defended her crown, winning the women’s race in 2:18:51 after taking control in the Newton section and steadily extending her lead to the finish.
The elite fields delivered historic depth across both races, with multiple athletes finishing under the previous course record in the men’s competition, including Alphonce Felix Simbu and Benson Kipruto. Zouhair Talbi placed fifth in 2:03:45, recording the fastest marathon time ever by an American-born competitor in the men’s race, while Jess McClain also set an American record on the women’s side. Korir and Lokedi each earned $150,000, with Korir adding a $50,000 bonus for the course record.
The race conditions played a major role in the fast times, with clear skies and a slight tailwind offsetting cold early temperatures that started in the 30s in Hopkinton. Despite the chill at the start, conditions warmed into the mid-40s by race time, setting the stage for one of the fastest editions in the 130-year history of the event. The wheelchair divisions also saw standout performances, including Marcel Hug’s ninth men’s title and Eden Rainbow-Cooper’s second women’s victory, as the marathon weekend delivered record-level depth across multiple categories.
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