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John Korir from Kenya shattered the Boston Marathon record, clocking a blistering 2:01:52, the fifth-fastest time ever. He built a 42-second lead on Heartbreak Hill and stuck out his tongue as he crossed the finish line. Alphonce Felix Simbu from Tanzania took second, while Benson Kipruto from Kenya secured third place. Zouhair Talbi from Morocco finished fifth, setting a new U.S. record of 2:03:45. In the womens race, Sharon Lokedi led until mile 24, but Marcel Hug dominated the wheelchair division, finishing in 1:16:06. Eden Rainbow-Cooper from Britain won the womens wheelchair division by over two minutes. The race, held in freezing temperatures, marked a stark contrast to last years cold, rainy conditions, setting the stage for back-to-back speed fests. Race organizers introduced a crowd scientist to manage crowds and unveiled a statue of Bobbi Gibb, a pioneer in womens marathoning.

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