Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record, Sharon Lokedi repeats
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Key Points:
- John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record with a time of 2:01:52, beating the previous record by 70 seconds and marking the fifth-fastest marathon ever; he led a strong field and secured a $150,000 prize plus an additional $50,000 for the record.
- Sharon Lokedi successfully defended her women's title, winning in 2:18:51 and continuing her dominance after breaking the women's course record last year.
- Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain set the fastest marathon times ever recorded by Americans in the men's and women's races respectively, with Talbi finishing fifth overall in 2:03:45.
- Marcel Hug won his ninth wheelchair title in 1:16:06, nearing his own course record, while Eden Rainbow-Cooper claimed her second women's wheelchair title with a time of 1:30:51.
- The race featured the fastest field in its 130-year history, aided by clear skies and a tailwind, despite starting in cold temperatures; new measures were introduced to reduce crowding, including the addition of the first statue honoring a woman on the course.
