Kenyan athlete John Korir won the Boston Marathon on Monday for the second consecutive year, setting a new course record with an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds. This performance confirms his dominance in one of the most prestigious races on the international calendar.
With this time, Korir improves upon the best record ever achieved on this iconic course, considered one of the most demanding on the circuit. His decisive victory further enhances the reputation of Kenyan riders, who regularly dominate major endurance competitions.
The day was marked by a resounding triumph for Kenya, which achieved a clean sweep of the podium in this edition of the world's oldest marathon. In the women's race, defending champion Sharon Lokedi also emerged victorious, completing the course in 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 51 seconds.
Lokedi, who had already made a name for himself last year by setting the course record in 2 hours, 17 minutes and 22 seconds, did not repeat this timed feat but nevertheless retains his title, confirming his consistency at the highest level.
This double Kenyan victory underlines once again the country's supremacy in long-distance running, where its athletes continue to set a pace that is difficult for their international competitors to follow.
The Boston Marathon, a historic event in world athletics, thus offered a 2026 edition marked by very high-level performances, further consolidating Kenya's place as an essential reference in the discipline.
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