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Defending champion John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the strongest field in race history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds
Sharon Lokedi joined her fellow Kenyan as a back-to-back champion, winning the womens race in 2:18:51
The 130th Boston Marathon drew the fastest field ever, with favorable conditions and a start-time weather that warmed from the 30s to the 40s Fahrenheit.

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Korir wins the Boston Marathon in a course-record 2:01:52, the fastest time in event history.
Korir learned about the course record from Fleming after crossing the finish line and celebrated with jumps.
Alphonce Felix Simbu and Benson Kipruto finished second and third, both beating the prior course record.
Sharon Lokedi defended the women’s title with a 2:18:51, with Lokedi’s time standing as the course record.
American runners posted strong results, including Jess McClain finishing fifth in the women’s division.
Fleming noted the day’s celebratory mood among finishers and spectators.
The 130th Boston Marathon featured favorable weather and a tailwind aiding fast times.
Korir’s victory marks back-to-back titles for Kenya in the Boston Marathon.
The newspaper notes Korir’s win followed last year’s champion’s return to defend his title.

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