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Sharon Lokedi Defends Boston Marathon Title, Shatters Course Record
Lokedi finished 44 seconds ahead of Loice Chemnung and led an all-Kenyan podium sweep in 2:18:51, officials said.
- On Monday, Sharon Lokedi captured her second consecutive Boston Marathon title, finishing the 130th race in 2 hours, 18 minutes, 51 seconds and leading an all-Kenyan podium sweep.
- Two-Time Boston winner Hellen Obiri opted out to make her London Marathon debut next week, leaving Lokedi without a fierce competitor and reshaping the race dynamics.
- The 32-year-old Lokedi made her decisive move around the 21-mile mark in 45-degree weather, ultimately earning $150,000 and a gilded olive wreath from Marathon, Greece.
- American runner Jess McClain finished fifth with the fastest time ever for a U.S. woman in Boston history, while the victory marked the 18th win by a Kenyan woman.
- Lokedi admitted the race "was a bit different" without Obiri but said she stayed focused by telling herself to "be patient. Be humble" throughout the challenging course.
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Repeat winners Sharon Lokedi, John Korir proved Boston Marathon favorites in more ways than one - The Boston Globe
In achieving their dual back-to-back victories in Boston, Korir and Lokedi took the same route, of course, but with different tactics and strategies.
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Yankton Press & DakotanSharon Lokedi repeats as Boston Marathon women's champion, leading a Kenyan top four
Sharon Lokedi won her second straight Boston Marathon title, fending off a late challenge and powering through the 26.2 miles of the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon in 2 hours, 18 minutes, 51 seconds to lead an all-Kenyan podium sweep.
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