Obiri Smashes NYC Marathon Course Record to Claim Second Title
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Hellen Obiri shatters the NYC Marathon women’s course record with 2:19:51, edging Lokedi as Kenyan depth shines in a dramatic race.
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Sharon Lokedi, born March 10, 1994, in Eldoret, Kenya, is a prominent Kenyan middle and long-distance runner specializing in events from 5000 meters to the marathon. She gained international recognition through an outstanding collegiate career at the University of Kansas (KU) from 2015 to 2018, where she was a 10-time All-American and 12-time Big 12 champion. Lokedi won the 10,000 meters at the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and set multiple KU school records in the 5000 and 10,000 meters[1][2][4]. After college, Lokedi transitioned successfully to professional road racing and marathons. She made a remarkable marathon debut by winning the 2022 New York City Marathon. In 2025, she returned to major marathon victory by winning the Boston Marathon with a course record time of 2:17:22, outperforming notable competitors including two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri. This victory further established her as one of the top marathon runners globally[3][5][6]. Lokedi is also known for her academic pursuits, having studied nursing and business at KU, with aspirations to apply her knowledge to improve healthcare in her native Kenya[2][7]. She is affiliated with Under Armour and competes using their elite marathon shoes, supported by the UA Mission Run’s Dark Sky Distance team and coached by Stephen Haas[5]. Her personal bests include a 1:05:00 half marathon (2025) and a 2:17:22 marathon (2025). As of 2025, she ranks among the top women's marathon and road running athletes worldwide[3]. Sharon Lokedi is recognized for her blend of speed, endurance, and tactical racing, making her a significant figure in contemporary long-distance running.
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