Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir celebrate their victories at the 2025 Boston Marathon

Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir celebrate their victories at the 2025 Boston Marathon

 Brian Fluharty

Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after adding victories in Chicago and Valencia last year.

The Kenyan, who overcame an early fall to clock the third-fastest time ever in Boston -- 2hr 04min 45 sec -- can expect a strong challenge from 2021 winner Benson Kipruto as well as Alphonce Felix Simbu and Cybrian Kotut, who finished second and third last year.

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