Sharon Lokedi wins first Boston Marathon title
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Kenyan Sharon Lokedi broke the 11-year-old women's course record by more than two minutes to win her first Boston Marathon Monday. In just her sixth major marathon, the 31-year-old ran a 2:17.22 to hold off fellow countrywoman and two-time champion Hellen Obiri for the win.
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