Defending champion Korir faces world champ Simbu in Boston
Organisers have confirmed that eight of the top 10 finishers from the 2025 Boston Marathon will return to the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on April 20...
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Defending champion John Korir is set to face world champion Alphonce Simbu at the upcoming Boston Marathon on April 20, with eight of the top 10 finishers from last year returning to compete.
- Korir secured his victory in the 2025 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45 and later achieved a personal best of 2:02:24 at the Valencia Marathon.
- Tanzania's Simbu, who finished second in Boston last year, will be a strong contender, alongside Kenya's Cybrian Kotut and former champion Benson Kipruto.
- The elite men's field boasts 25 runners who have completed a marathon in under 2:07, including Olympians like Abdi Nageeye and American record-holder Conner Mantz.
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