On a day when the men’s fastest-time-at-Boston list was significantly rewritten, U.S. runners did their part and then some. Zouhair Talbi led the way, placing fifth in 2:03:45, 1 minute and 13 seconds faster than Ryan Hall’s previous U.

Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lodeki both secured their second titles in Boston. Korir also set a course record at 2:01:52. In the wheelchair division, Marcel Hug claimed his ninth Boston title and Eden Rainbow-Cooper won for the second time.

Kenyans John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defended their titles as many entrants posted record times thanks to runner-friendly conditions.

The fastest Brighton Marathon runners have been crowned. Sam Cook, from Horsham, defended his Brighton Marathon title, shaving more than a minute off his time last year. He completed this year’s course in 2 hours,