Kenyans Korir and Lokedi Triumph in Boston
- BOSTON (AP) — John Korir of Kenya surged to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing with a time of 2:04:45.Despite an early stumble, the 28-year-old Korir,...
- Korir's victory follows in the footsteps of his brother,Wesley Korir,who won the Boston Marathon in 2012.The brothers are now the first siblings to both claim victory in the...
- Sharon Lokedi finished in 2:17:22, edging out her compatriot, Helleni, the winner of the 2023 and 2024 races, by 19 seconds.
Kenyan Runners Dominate Boston Marathon
Table of Contents
- Kenyan Runners Dominate Boston Marathon
- Kenyan Runners Dominate Boston Marathon: A Q&A
- Who won the Boston Marathon in 2025?
- What was john Korir’s background leading up to the Boston Marathon win?
- How did John Korir secure his victory?
- What is significant about John Korir’s winning time?
- Did anyone else in John Korir’s family have a history with this race?
- What is the notable achievement of the Korir brothers?
- Who won the women’s race at the 2025 Boston Marathon?
- What was Sharon Lokedi’s finishing time?
- How did Sharon Lokedi’s time compare to past records?
- How did Sharon Lokedi’s win compare with other competitors?
- What prizes did the winners receive?
BOSTON (AP) — John Korir of Kenya surged to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing with a time of 2:04:45.Despite an early stumble, the 28-year-old Korir, also the 2024 Chicago Marathon champion, broke away from the pack after roughly 30 kilometers, securing the win with the second-fastest time in Boston Marathon history. He crossed the finish line 19 seconds ahead of Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania.
Korir’s victory follows in the footsteps of his brother,Wesley Korir,who won the Boston Marathon in 2012.The brothers are now the first siblings to both claim victory in the prestigious race.
Lokedi Sets New Course Record
Kenya also celebrated a victory in the women’s division. Sharon Lokedi finished in 2:17:22, edging out her compatriot, Helleni, the winner of the 2023 and 2024 races, by 19 seconds. Lokedi’s time shattered the previous women’s course record by 2 minutes and 37 seconds, which had stood for eleven years.
The victory comes with a $150,000 prize (132,000 euros). Lokedi also earned an additional $50,000 for setting the new course record.
Kenyan Runners Dominate Boston Marathon: A Q&A
Who won the Boston Marathon in 2025?
John Korir of Kenya won the Boston Marathon. He finished with a time of 2:04:45.
What was john Korir’s background leading up to the Boston Marathon win?
John Korir, a 28-year-old runner from Kenya, previously won the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
How did John Korir secure his victory?
Korir overcame an early stumble.He broke away from the pack after roughly 30 kilometers and finished 19 seconds ahead of Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania.
What is significant about John Korir’s winning time?
His time of 2:04:45 is the second-fastest in Boston Marathon history.
Did anyone else in John Korir’s family have a history with this race?
Yes, John Korir’s brother, Wesley Korir, won the Boston Marathon in 2012.
What is the notable achievement of the Korir brothers?
The two brothers are now the first siblings to both win the boston Marathon.
Who won the women’s race at the 2025 Boston Marathon?
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the women’s division.
What was Sharon Lokedi’s finishing time?
Sharon Lokedi finished in 2:17:22.
How did Sharon Lokedi’s time compare to past records?
Lokedi’s time shattered the previous women’s course record by 2 minutes and 37 seconds. The previous record had stood for eleven years.
How did Sharon Lokedi’s win compare with other competitors?
Lokedi edged out her compatriot, Helleni, the winner of the 2023 and 2024 races, by 19 seconds.
What prizes did the winners receive?
Here is a summary of the prize details for the winners:
| Winner | Prize Details |
|---|---|
| Sharon Lokedi | $150,000 (132,000 euros) |
| Sharon lokedi (for setting new course record) | $50,000 |