Kenyas Sharon Lokedi delivered a historic performance at the 2025 Boston Marathon, winning the womens race with a course record time of 2:17:22. She surpassed the previous record held by Buzunesh Deba by over two and a half minutes citeturn0news13.
Lokedis victory was particularly significant as she overcame twotime defending champion Hellen Obiri, who finished second. This win marks a redemption for Lokedi, who had previously finished behind Obiri in major races, including the 2024 Boston Marathon. Her strategy involved a strong finish, pulling away in the final stages to secure the win citeturn0news13.
This triumph adds to Lokedis impressive marathon record, which includes a win at the 2022 New York City Marathon. Her performance in Boston not only cements her status among the elite marathoners but also showcases her ability to excel in challenging races.
The 2025 Boston Marathon also saw fellow Kenyan John Korir win the mens race, making it a Kenyan sweep of the event. Korirs victory, alongside Lokedis, highlights the dominance of Kenyan athletes in longdistance running citeturn0news13.
Lokedis recordbreaking run in Boston is a testament to her resilience and determination, setting a new benchmark for future competitors.