- Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats CTV News —
- Boston Marathon winner John Korir sets course record as Kenyans sweep men's and women's races Los Angeles Times —
- Boston Marathon 2026 results: John Korir repeats, breaks course record Boston Globe —
- Kenya's Korir successfully defends Boston Marathon title; Canadian Linkletter posts personal-best time CBC —
- John Korir breaks Boston Marathon course record as Kenyans retain titles The Guardian —
- Korir wins Boston Marathon again in record time ESPN —
- Kenya's John Korir shatters Boston Marathon course record The Straits Times —
- Boston Marathon 2026 women's results: Sharon Lokedi surges to a repeat victory Boston Globe —
- Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal BBC News —
- Ibrahima Konaté close to agreeing new contract and extending Liverpool stay The Guardian —
Kenyans dominate Boston Marathon
The streets of Boston witnessed a masterclass in marathon running as John Korir and Sharon Lokedi both repeated their victories from 2025.
Korir's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he broke the long-standing course record by a significant margin.
The Kenyan sweep extended to the podium, with multiple athletes from the East African nation finishing in the top five.
This dominant showing comes as the global marathon circuit sees a surge in competitive times and a renewed focus on tactical excellence.
Sharon Lokedi
Kenyan long-distance runner
Kenyan long-distance runner
Kenya
Country in Eastern Africa
Country in Eastern Africa
Boston Marathon
Annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, USA