Sharon Lokedi Sets New Women's Record at 129th Boston Marathon

The 129th Boston Marathon was marked by record-breaking performances and significant milestones. Sharon Lokedi of Kenya shattered the women’s course record with a time of 2:17:22, finishing ahead of two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri, while John Korir, also of Kenya, won the men’s race in 2:04:45, the second-fastest time in event history, despite falling at the start and losing his bib. Lokedi's victory reversed the previous year's results, as she had finished second to Obiri in 2024. In the wheelchair division, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug claimed his eighth win, and American Susannah Scaroni earned her second women's wheelchair title after missing the previous year due to injury. The event also featured a tribute to Patriots' Day and the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, highlighting the marathon's historic significance. The race drew about 30,000 runners and celebrated notable family achievements, as the Korir brothers became the first siblings to both win the Boston Marathon.