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Challengers Rise as Sharon Lokedi Sets New Boston Marathon Record

Sharon Lokedi records a new Boston Marathon time, while John Korir makes history with his brother's win amid Revolutionary War celebrations.

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Sharon Lokedi set a new Boston Marathon course record of 2:17:22, edging out defending champion Hellen Obiri. John Korir secured his victory with a time of 2:04:45, making him and his brother the first family duo to win the prestigious marathon. Celebrations marked the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War with reenactments. In the wheelchair division, Marcel Hug claimed victory for the eighth time and Susannah Scaroni won the women's race. The event was filled with historical homage, including a humorous reenactment of Paul Revere's ride.

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Sharon Lokedi set a new Boston Marathon course record with a time of 2:17:22.

Marcel Hug claimed victory for the eighth time.

John Korir's brother, Wesley Korir, won the Boston Marathon in 2012.

John Korir and his brother Wesley Korir became the first brother duo to win the Boston Marathon.

John Korir finished the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45.

Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania placed second with a time of 2:05:04, followed by CyBrian Kotut of Kenya with the same time.

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