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Eyewitness News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
BOSTON - Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race. Korir, whose victory in the 2024 Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:02:44 made him the sixth fastest marathoner in history, clocked 2hr 04min 45sec for the win, overcoming a fall right at the start. The 28-year-old's feat emulated that of his brother Wesley Korir, the now-Kenyan politician having won in Boston in 2012 on his first attempt in five appearances. "I was aiming to win Boston and I had promised my brother that I was going to win," said Korir. Tanzania's 2017 world bronze medallist Alphonce Felix Simbu was second, just holding off Kenya's Cybrian Kotut in a photo-finish in 2:05.04. The first American home was Conner Mantz in fourth, missing out on a podium place by just four seconds, a time that was also just eight seconds off Ryan Hall's fastest US marathon time ever. With five inside 2:06, nine inside 2:08 and 12 inside 2:09, it was the deepest men's race in Boston Marathon history. Lokedi timed 2:17:22 in the women's race, outpacing Obiri by 19sec, with Ethiopian Yalemserf Yehualaw rounding out the podium. She smashed the previous course record of 2:19:59 set by Ethiopia's Buzunesh Deba in 2014. LEMMA DNF The men's field included 21 sub-2:09 runners, but none could get close to Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai's course record of 2:03.02 set back in 2011, even though Korir's winning time was the second fastest in the race's 129-year history. US Olympian Mantz took the lead group of 21 runners through the 5km mark in 14:20 in a marathon which first saw men compete back in 1897 - and women in 1972. By the 10km mark, hit in 28:52, defending champion Sisay Lemma had taken up the front running and the pack fell to 16 5km later. Rory Linkletter led Lemma through halfway in 1:01.52, but the pace proved too much for the Ethiopian, who promptly dropped out just after 1:19 on the road. Coming to the business end of the race, Korir, Mukhtar Edris, Daniel Mateiko and two-time winner Evans Chebet were all in the running in a lead field 13 deep, Mantz doing the majority of the pace setting. Korir made his move around the 34km mark, surging to take a lead he would never cede. He quickly built it up to nearly a minute as the others scrambled not only to reel him in but also fight for podium spots. Korir held his nerve as Kotut and Simbu surged through themselves to stage their own mini-battle for second place, Mantz doing well for fourth as Edris faded into fifth spot. Obiri had been looking to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Boston Marathon titles, something only four women have ever done. Only Deba had broken 2:20 pace in Boston, but a group of 14 remained on track for that mark at the halfway point. The pack split, but Obiri had not counted on Lokedi's electric finish, the 31-year-old pulling clear at the death for a new Boston record, with 32,000 participants on the heels of the elite runners. "It feels so good, so great. I can't believe it, I'm so excited," said Lokedi, who won the 2022 New York Marathon on her debut at the distance and was fourth at last year's Paris Olympics. "I have finished behind Hellen so many times, but this time I told myself it wasn't going to happen again. I fought and wanted it so bad. I loved every part of this race."
RTHK
21-04-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri Kenyan distance runners Sharon Lokedi and John Korir pose for pictures with the trophy. Photo: AFP Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race. Korir, whose victory in the 2024 Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:02:44 made him the sixth fastest marathoner in history, clocked 2hr 04min 45sec for the win. The 28-year-old's feat emulated that of his brother Wesley Korir, the now-Kenyan politician, having won in Boston in 2012 on his first attempt in five appearances. Tanzania's 2017 world bronze medallist Alphonce Felix Simbu was second, just holding off Kenya's Cybrian Kotut in a photo-finish in 2:05.04. The first American home was Conner Mantz in fourth, missing out on a podium place by just four seconds, a time that was also just eight seconds off Ryan Hall's fastest US marathon time ever. Lokedi timed 2:17:22 in the women's race, outpacing Obiri by 19 seconds, with Yalemserf Yehualaw rounding out the podium. She smashed the previous course record of 2:19:59 set by Ethiopia's Buzunesh Deba in 2014. The men's field included 21 sub-2:09 runners, but none could get close to Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai's course record of 2:03.02 set back in 2011. US Olympian Mantz took the lead group of 21 runners through the 5km mark in 14:20 in a marathon which first saw men compete back in 1897. By the 10km mark, hit in 28:52, defending champion Sisay Lemma had taken up the front running, and the pack fell to 16 5km later. Rory Linkletter led Lemma through halfway in 1:01.52, but the pace proved too much for the Ethiopian, who promptly dropped out just after 1:19 on the road. Coming to the business end of the race, Korir, Mukhtar Edris, Daniel Mateiko and two-time winner Evans Chebet were all in the running in a lead field 13 deep, Mantz doing the majority of the pace setting. Korir made his move around the 34km mark, surging to take a lead he would never cede. He quickly built it up to nearly a minute as the others scrambled not only to reel him in but also fight for podium spots. Korir held his nerve as Kotut and Simbu surged through themselves to stage their own mini-battle for second place, Mantz doing well for fourth as Edris faded into fifth spot. Obiri had been looking to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Boston Marathon titles, something only four women have ever done. Only Deba had broken 2:20 pace in Boston, but a group of 14 remained on track for that mark at the halfway point. The pack split, but Obiri had not counted on Lokedi's electric finish, the 31-year-old pulling clear at the death for a new Boston record, with 32,000 participants on the heels of the elite runners. (AFP)
CNA
21-04-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Korir wins Boston after early tumble, Lokedi denies Obiri 'three-peat'
22 Apr 2025 12:05AM (Updated: 22 Apr 2025 12:25AM) Kenyan John Korir overcame a tumble near the starting line to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in two hours four minutes and 45 seconds, while his compatriot Sharon Lokedi denied Hellen Obiri a third straight title. The 2024 Chicago winner Korir recovered quickly from the fall and pulled away at the 20-mile mark, building a minute cushion between himself and the rest of the field with two miles to go, before jogging through the finish. Tanzanian Alphonce Simbu eked out a second-place finish in 2:05:04, battling Kenyan Cybrian Kotut down the final straight. With the win, Korir builds on his family's legacy after his older brother, Wesley, won in 2012. They are the only two siblings to have won the Boston Marathon. The 2022 New York winner Lokedi and Kenyan Obiri were locked in a tense battle with less than two miles to go before Obiri, who won bronze in Paris, began to lose energy. Lokedi surged through the final 1,000 metres, crossing the line in 2:17:22 with Obiri 19 seconds slower and Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw (2:18:06) in third.
The Independent
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Boston Marathon helps celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War
The wheelchair fields left Hopkinton under clear skies and cool temperatures Monday morning for the start of the 129th Boston Marathon. At the finish line 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) away, a troop in colonial garb celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. About 40 members of the Massachusetts National Guard were the first to cross the starting line early Monday, while 30,000 runners gathered on Hopkinton Green to await their start. Race Director Dave McGillivray sent the uniformed marchers off at 6 a.m., thanking them for their service. McGillivray said it's a highlight of his day to see them out on the course each year, and it had extra meaning this year. The race is held annually on the state holiday that commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War, which began 250 years ago Saturday when the first shots were fired in Lexington and Concord. The anniversary was marked at the start by a special logo painted on the street, and a ceremonial ride was planned at the finish by a Paul Revere reenactor. 'We appreciate their service, and just the fact that it's Patriots' Day gives it even more meaning,' McGillivray said. One of the military marchers, Lt. John Lee, said that all of the history 'comes to the forefront on a special day like today.' 'I just wanted to be a part of it,' he said. The town of Hopkinton, a suburb of west of Boston, is the gathering place for the runners preparing for the trek to Copley Square. A group of middle school and high school students from the town wore T-shirts to commemorate the Patriots ' Day anniversary. They brought American flags to wave at the runners before they cross the start line. 'It's a good way to welcome the runners and show that they are appreciated in the town,' 14-year-old Vanshika Kukunoor said. Race organizers are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first wheelchair race. Bob Hall begged his way into the 1975 Boston Marathon, promising to finish the course in 3 hours or less. He did it, and since then the wheelchair marathon has grown into a highly competitive event — not just in Boston, but around the world. Forecasts called for partly sunny skies, light winds and temperatures mostly in the 50s to low-60s for those who make it to Back Bay in the afternoon. McGillivray, making his 53rd Boston Marathon, will jump in with the second wave of athletes to start the race with his son. 'I think it'll be perfect conditions for all of us,' McGillivray said. Reigning champions Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya return to defend their titles. Lemma separated from the pack of elite men's runners early on last year and ran alone most of the morning, finishing in the 10th fastest time in race history. Most of the top men's finishers from 2024 are returning, including Evans Chebet of Kenya, the two-time Boston Marathon champion who was third last year. Obiri is trying to become the first woman to win three in a row since 1999. Last year, Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon champion since 2005. Top American contenders include Emma Bates. The former Boston resident finished fifth in the women's race in 2023 and 12th last year, making her the highest American finisher both years. ___ ___
India Today
21-04-2025
- Climate
- India Today
2025 Boston Marathon: Start time, TV channels, weather and all you need to know
The Boston Marathon is one of the world's most iconic races. The race is held annually on Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. This year marks the 129th iteration of the race. With the runners preparing to race from Hopkinton to Boylston does the Boston Marathon start? (All times in EDT)The day kicks off shortly after 9 a.m. with a full slate of races stretching into late morning. Here's the official start schedule for each division:9:06 a.m. – Men's Wheelchair Division9:09 a.m. – Women's Wheelchair Division9:30 a.m. – Handcycles and Duos9:37 a.m. – Elite Men9:47 a.m. – Elite Women9:50 a.m. – Para Athletics Division10:00 a.m. – Wave 1 (General Entry)10:25 a.m. – Wave 210:50 a.m. – Wave 311:15 a.m. – Wave 4advertisement Expect the first finishers — including wheelchair racers like Marcel Hug, who holds the course record — to cross the Boylston Street finish line around 9:26 a.m. The fastest elite men and women should finish between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to watch the 2025 Boston MarathonTV coverageLocal (Boston area): WCVB Channel 5 — Live coverage begins at 4:00 ESPN2, Coverage begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 12:30 ESPN Deportes — 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 optionsFree live stream: and the WCVB appNational streaming: ESPN+ (starting 4 a.m.), DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, fuboTV (free trials available)Very local app: Available on smart TVs and streaming devicesCoverage is also simulcast on WMUR (New Hampshire), WMTW (Maine), and WPTZ (Vermont/New York).2025 Boston Marathon weather forecastadvertisementIdeal running conditions are expected throughout the day:Start in Hopkinton: High 40s at 9 temps: Rising into the 50sFinish line: Low 50s for elites, possibly hitting 60F by the final waveNo rain expected until late evening, clear skies expected throughout the raceCourse map and route detailsThe 26.2-mile course follows the traditional route:Start: Main Street in HopkintonThrough: Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton (featuring Heartbreak Hill), BrooklineFinish: Boylston Street, near the Boston Public Library in Copley SquareRoad closures and reopening timesPlan travel accordingly — major closures begin early morning:Hopkinton: 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 7:15 a.m. – 1:20 7:30 a.m. – 1:55 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 8:30 a.m. – 3:35 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 9:00 a.m. – 5:45 Variable closures until 7:00 athletes and favoritesHellen Obiri (Kenya) eyes a third consecutive title, a feat not achieved since the 1990sSisay Lemma (Ethiopia) returns as defending men's champ after a shocking victory last yearEvans Chebet, Sharon Lokedi, and Conner Mantz also headline the elite fieldPrize money breakdownOpen division winners: $150,000 each (Men & Women)Wheelchair division: $50,000 for winners in T53/54/34, $1,500 for T51–52Masters division winners: $5,000 each2024 winners and course recordsMen's champion: Sisay Lemma (2:06:17)Women's champion: Hellen Obiri (2:22:37)Men's wheelchair: Marcel Hug (1:15:35 — course record)Women's wheelchair: Eden Rainbow-Cooper (1:35:11)Handcycle men's: Zachary Stinson (1:04:46)Handcycle women's: Alicia Dana (1:15:20 — course record)advertisementCourse records:Men's running: Geoffrey Mutai (2:03:02, 2011)Women's running: Buzunesh Deba (2:19:59, 2014)Wheelchair men's: Marcel Hug (1:15:35, 2024)Wheelchair women's: Manuela Schr (1:28:17, 2017)ALSO READ: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Date, time, games, schedule, TV channels, and all you need to knowMust Watch
