At the Boston Marathon, Sharon Lokedi outpaced defending champion Hellen Obiri, breaking the course record with a finish of 2hr 17min 22sec. John Korir emerged victorious in the men's race, recording a time of 2:04:45, the second-fastest in the event's history. The Korir brothers made history as the first relatives to each win the marathon. This year's race commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, adding festive elements, including reenactors, to the occasion, while Marcel Hug dominated the wheelchair division for his eighth title.
"Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, finishing in an unofficial 2hr 17min 22sec, 19 seconds ahead of defending champion Hellen Obiri, significantly faster than the previous record."
"John Korir, who had previously won the Chicago Marathon, claimed victory in Boston with a time of 2:04:45, marking the second-fastest winning time in the race's history."
"The Korirs made history as the first brothers to both win the Boston Marathon, with John Korir greeted by his brother Wesley, the 2012 champion, at the finish line."
"The race celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, featuring reenactors and a fun moment when an actor portraying Paul Revere was spooked by a horse."
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