POST-RACE DATA ANALYSIS - BOSTON 2025 - Lokedi’s Course Record: Conquering Heartbreak Hill for a Negative Split

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POST-RACE DATA ANALYSIS - BOSTON 2025 - Lokedi’s Course Record: Conquering Heartbreak Hill for a Negative Split

Sharon Lokedi’s 2:17:22 Course Record is the new benchmark for women's pacing on the difficult Boston course. Unlike many previous winners, Lokedi managed to effectively negative split the final stretch after overcoming the Newton hills. Her ability to overtake former champion Hellen Obiri after mile 24 demonstrates superior strength endurance and pacing control on a course known for breaking athletes late. This result solidifies her place in the top tier of marathoners who can conquer tactical difficulty and still produce world-class speed.


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