Kenya's Korir Shatters Boston Marathon Course Record

Kenya's Korir shatters Boston Marathon course record

BOSTON — John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday in a Kenyan sweep as compatriot Sharon Lokedi defended her title on a chilly day with a gusty tailwind.

John Korir defends title at 2026 Boston Marathon in CR 2:01:52!

John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second straight time! In near-perfect conditions, John took the lead around 30k and was on course record pace as he flew through the last six miles, breaking the record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 of 2:03:02.  Korir 2:01:52 CR BOSTON (USA, Apr 20): In excellent conditions, including a favorite tailwind, Kenya’s John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row in a course record of 2:01:…

Boston Marathon Men — Korir Defends With Course Record

HOPKINTON-TO-BOSTON, April 20 — John Korir is on a roll! The 29-year-old lanky Kenyan has now won four of his... Read More The post Boston Marathon Men — Korir Defends With Course Record appeared first on Track & Field News.