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Korir Smashes Boston Marathon Record
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John Korir from Kenya shattered the Boston Marathon course record, finishing in 2:01:52, the fifth-fastest marathon ever. He pulled away on Heartbreak Hill, securing a comfortable lead. Alphonce Felix Simbu and Benson Kipruto followed in second and third, respectively. Zouhair Talbi, a new U.S. citizen, achieved the best American time ever, 2:03:45. In the womens race, Sharon Lokedi led until the final stretch. Marcel Hug won the mens wheelchair division, while Eden Rainbow-Cooper took the womens title. The race, held in warmer conditions than last years cold and rainy weather, saw course improvements and a new statue honoring Bobbi Gibb at the Hopkinton start.
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