"Sharon Lokedi successfully defended her Boston Marathon title Monday, notching her second win in a row with a time of 2:18:51, finishing 44 seconds ahead of second-place-finisher Loice Chemnung."
"After keeping pace with the women's frontrunners for much of the race, the 32-year-old Lokedi made her move and emerged at the front of the pack around the 21-mile mark."
"Running without Obiri was a bit different, Lokedi admitted Monday, though she said Obiri texted her encouragement before the race."
"All smiles as she emerged victorious on Boylston Street, Lokedi gave a shoutout to her mother, who couldn't be there in-person to watch her run."
Sharon Lokedi defended her Boston Marathon title, finishing with a time of 2:18:51. She crossed the finish line 44 seconds ahead of Loice Chemnung. Lokedi's victory was influenced by a shout from a little girl during the race. She made her move around the 21-mile mark, increasing her lead. Without two-time winner Hellen Obiri in the race, Lokedi felt the competition was different. This win marks her third first-place finish in the World Marathon Majors, and she expressed love for her mother during the celebration.
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