Lokedi reveals playing second fiddle to Obiri fueled her historic charge for Boston title
Lokedi triumphed in a course record time of 2:17:22, nearly two minutes faster than the previous mark set by Ethiopia’s Buzunesh Deba (2:19:59) in 2014.
Sharon Lokedi, after winning the 2025 Boston Marathon/ HANDOUT
Newly crowned Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi has revealed that finishing behind compatriot Hellen Obiri in last year’s race is what fueled her hunger to win this year’s race
Lokedi triumphed in a course record time of 2:17:22, nearly two minutes faster than the previous mark set by Ethiopia’s Buzunesh Deba (2:19:59) in 2014.
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