×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

(L-R) John Korir and his brother Wesley Korir pose with the trophy after John won the men's race at the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. [AFP]

When the history of the Los Angeles Marathon is written, two Kenyan brothers will most likely feature prominently.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
FKF crisis: How Hussein fell out with Mariga
Sports
Harambee Stars hoping to end winless run against South Africa
By AFP 17 hrs ago
Football
Man Utd sack manager Carrick
Sports
Kenyan future stars leave an indelible mark in Dakar