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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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  2. Lokedi wins Boston Marathon in record time as Korir joins brother as men’s champion

    Although the race has been won by a pair of unrelated John Kelleys and two different Robert Cheruiyots, the Korirs are the first brothers – or relatives of any kind – to win the world’s oldest annual marathon.

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  3. Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record. John Korir joins his brother as a Boston winner

    Six months after winning Chicago, Korir finished in 2:04:45 — the second-fastest winning time in race history as the runners took advantage of perfect marathon weather to conquer the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston’s Copley Square.

    Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record. John Korir joins his brother as a Boston winner

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Updated: Apr 21st, 2025, 1:53 PM ET

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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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