Korir Shatters Boston Marathon Record

0:00Kenya's John Corrier dominated the Boston Marathon for the second straight year, smashing the course record with a time of two hours, one minute, and 52 seconds. That's the fifth fastest marathon ever run. His fellow Kenyan Sharon Locetti defended her women's title too, clocking two hours, 18 minutes, and 51 seconds, the second quickest in. Race history. The men's podium was stacked with speed demons. Tanzania's Alfonso Felix Simbu took second in two hours, two minutes, and 47 seconds, while Kenya's Benson Caputo grabbed third at two hours, two minutes, and 50 seconds. All three beat the old course mark from back in 2011. Corrier surged ahead near Heartbreak Hill around mile 20. Runners felt the electric vibe, with Corrier thrilled to defend without expecting the record. Locetti called the course brutal, but loved the crowd support. Both pocketed $150,000 for the win, and Corrier added $50,000 more for the record.

1:03Americans set their own course bets. Zohir Talbi hit two hours, three minutes, and 45 seconds for fifth in the men, while just McLean ran two hours, 20 minutes, and 49 seconds for fifth in the women. Tailwinds helped push those fast paces early. Wheelchair stars shown bright too. Kutulins Marcel Hugg nashed his fourth win in a row, at one hour, 16 minutes, and 6 seconds, closing in on the all-time record. Britain's Eden Rainbow Cooper took the women's wheelchair crown in one hour, 30 minutes, and 51 seconds. His stored day all around in Boston. Stay informed with California News today, AI-powered updates.