Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon was a whirlwind of unbelievable athleticism and grit, each within the elite and novice classes. Kenya’s John Korir overcame an early stumble to win the lads’s race in 2:04:45, the second-fastest time within the occasion’s historical past, whereas Sharon Lokedi of Kenya set a brand new girls’s course document (2:17:22), surpassing the earlier mark by greater than two minutes. For Canadians, it was a day to recollect: Rory Linkletter had the race of his life, storming to a shocking sixth-place end and private finest in 2:07:02—the second quickest Canadian marathon time in historical past. In the meantime, Toronto’s Kylee Raftis was the highest Canadian lady, ending in 2:34:41, only one second forward of Rachel Hannah of Port Elgin, Ont.
Ontario’s Kristian Jamieson carried on a household legacy that prolonged greater than 100 years, originating along with his great-great-grandfather, Canadian legendary distance runner Tom Longboat, who was the 1907 Boston Marathon champion. Jamieson stated working for Longboat’s legacy gave him goal as he educated; he completed in 3:07:10 and plans to return in 2026. Take a look at Jamieson’s story on Canadian Operating‘s The Shakeout Podcast, right here.
Greater than 1,500 different Canadians proudly represented their nation on the famously hilly course; listed below are just a few who had a very nice day.
Prime 10 Canadian girls
1. Kylee Raftis 2:34:412
2. Rachel Hannah 2:34:42
3. Kate Bazeley 2:39:33
4. Catherine Leblanc 2:48:41
5. Rosalie Menard 2:51:45
6. Rachel Bowick 2:51:55.
7. Kimberly Bennett 2:52:34
8. Alexandra Macdonald 2:54:37
9. Madalyn Higgins 2:54:43
10. Julie Martel 2:54:48
Prime Canadian males
1. Rory Linkletter 2:07:02
2. Jean-René Caron 2:28:53
3. Gerasimos Angelatos 2:29:33
4. Tristan Da Silva 2:29:44
5. Steven Lawrence 2:30:17
6. David Savard-Gagnon 2:30:26
7. Simon Parker 2:31:12
8. Tyler Williams 2:32:46
9. Samuel St-Antoine 2:33:01
10. Michael Zahara 2:33:41
Different Canadians who positioned throughout the prime 20 of their divisions are listed under. Notice: occasions proven are chip (internet) occasions.
Males 40-44
12. David Savard-Gagnon 2:30:26
Ladies 40-44
7. Kate Bazeley 2:39:33
15. Veronique Leboeuf 2:55:55
Males 45-49
5. Steven Lawrence 2:30:17
Ladies 50-55
20. Helen Dempster 3:13:04
Ladies 60-65
9. Zhihong Velmer 3:28:03
10. Linda Eng 3:28:11
17. Yan Ma 3:35:36
Males 65-69
2. Paul Huyer 3:02:50
3. Richard Buick 3:03:37
Ladies 65-69
3. Margie Richie 3:30:27
Males 70-74
16. Trevor Penford 3:43:02
Ladies 70-74
7. Barbara Freedman 4:06:02
9. F. Deborah Macdonald-Mcgee 4:09:57
11. Marie Champman 4:12:47
For full outcomes of the 2025 version of the Boston Marathon, head right here.