President Ruto Celebrates Kenyan Athletes’ Historic Wins at 2025 Boston Marathon
Korir’s win marks a significant milestone not just for his personal career but also for Kenya’s enduring legacy in long-distance running.
Hellen Obiri finishing second at the 2024 New York City Marathon.
By Robert Assad
President William Ruto has praised the outstanding performances of Kenyan athletes at the 2025 Boston Marathon, describing their victories as a moment of national pride and a historic achievement in global athletics.
In a message shared on his verified social media accounts on Monday, April 21, 2025, President Ruto lauded John Korir for his remarkable victory in the men’s race, where he clocked an impressive 2:04:45. The time is now the second-fastest winning mark in the marathon’s prestigious 129-year history.
“Well done John Korir for your remarkable victory at the 2025 Boston Marathon,” the president stated. “Your performance demonstrated the resilience, determination, and spirit that define champions.”
Korir’s win marks a significant milestone not just for his personal career but also for Kenya’s enduring legacy in long-distance running.
The president also commended Cyprian Kotut, who finished third in the men’s race, for his strong performance and for proudly flying the Kenyan flag on the international stage.
“Bravo Cyprian Kotut for securing third position and proudly flying the Kenyan flag high,” Ruto wrote.
The president extended his congratulations to Sharon Lokedi, who triumphed in the women’s race and set a new course record in the process. Lokedi’s commanding victory reaffirmed Kenya’s dominance in distance running and highlighted the exceptional talent emerging from the country’s female athletes.
“Congratulations Sharon Lokedi for winning the women’s race and setting a new course record. This is not only a personal triumph but a moment of pride for the entire athletics community and our nation,” Ruto said.
Hellen Obiri, another Kenyan standout, earned praise from the president for her second-place finish in the women’s race, further cementing Kenya’s reputation as a powerhouse in global athletics.
“Well done to Hellen Obiri for finishing second and cementing Kenya’s stature as a global athletics powerhouse,” Ruto concluded.
The president applauded all the Kenyan athletes who competed, emphasizing their role as the country’s finest ambassadors. Their performances have once again placed Kenya firmly at the center of the international athletics spotlight.
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