Kenyan Marathon Champions: Korir’s Family Triumph with Record-Breaking Run

April 21, 2025, 2:21 pm

In a memorable display of endurance and sibling synergy, Kenyan runners dominated the Boston Marathon. Sharon Lokedi shattered course records while John Korir, acting on his brother’s advice, clinched victory alongside his sibling. The event’s unexpected twists highlighted Kenyan prowess, leaving fans both astounded and amused.


ledevoir.com / John Korir et Sharon Lokedi sans rivaux au marathon de Boston

En s’imposant en 2 heures, 17 minutes et 22 secondes, Lokedi a pulvérisé le record de l’épreuve féminine établie en 2014.

winnipegfreepress.com / Kenya’s John Korir follows brother’s advice to men’s Boston Marathon title, place in history

torontosun.com / Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir joins brother as winner

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Lokedi outran two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile a year...

winnipegfreepress.com / John Korir of Kenya joins his brother Wesley as a Boston Marathon champion


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