John Korir wins men’s Boston Marathon, Sharon Lokedi sets women’s record
John Korir of Kenya won the men’s Boston Marathon after a fall and a lost bib, while Sharon Lokedi of Kenya broke the course record in the women’s race.
Key points
- John Korir won the men’s race after falling and losing his bib, finishing in 0:4.
- Sharon Lokedi broke the women’s course record, finishing in 1:2, ahead of Hellen Obiri.
- The Korir brothers are the first siblings to both win Boston titles.
- Both champions earned $15,00 from a prize pool over $1.1 million.
- The race offered live tracking and real‑time updates for fans worldwide.
The Boston Marathon delivered high drama and fast times on Marathon Monday, April. In the men’s race, John Korir of Kenya overcame an early fall and the loss of his bib to surge ahead on Heartbreak Hill, finishing first in:0:4. This win makes the Korir brothers the first siblings to both claim Boston titles, with John following his brother Wesley’s victory.
On the women’s side, Sharon Lokedi of Kenya shattered the course record, pulling away in the final kilometers to edge out defending champion Hellen Obiri. Lokedi crossed the line in:1:2, just seconds ahead of Obiri, while Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw took third.
Top finishers earned major rewards, with the men’s and women’s champions each taking home $15,00 from a prize pool exceeding $1.1 million. The Boston Marathon remains a global spectacle, offering live tracking and real-time updates for fans worldwide.
Want to see full results, track runners, or catch up on live coverage? The Boston Athletic Association’s tracker and official platforms provide up-to-the-minute standings and split times for every participant.
The Boston Marathon once again proved why it’s one of the world’s premier road races—combining elite competition, historic moments, and electrifying finishes.
Your questions, answered
Who won the men’s Boston Marathon 2025?
John Korir of Kenya won the men’s race after overcoming a fall and a lost bib.
What record did Sharon Lokedi set at the Boston Marathon?
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya shattered the women’s course record, finishing in 1:2.
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