Kenya's Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record

In a historic moment during Boston’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Sharon Lokedi shattered the marathon course record, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of the previous best set in 2014. The Kenyan runner surged past defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final mile, crossing the finish line in an unofficial time of 2:17:22—a dominant victory that marked her second major marathon win after her 2022 New York City triumph. Meanwhile, American runners Jess McClain and Annie Frisbie secured seventh and eighth places with personal bests, further showcasing strong performances across the field.