‘It’s with pain in my heart and ankle that I won’t be competing in Boston on Monday’: Korir says he is not 100% physically fit for the race

Albert Korir, a regular face at the New York City and Boston Marathons has announced that he is out of next Monday’s race.

The Kenyan won the 2021 New York City Marathon and has finished in the top 5 at the Boston Marathon the last two years however promises to be back.

‘It’s with pain in my heart (and ankle) that I won’t be competing in Boston on Monday.

‘The hard work has been put into it, but unfortunately, I badly twisted my ankle last Saturday during my last fartlek.

‘It’s been a tough decision to make. But being in Boston and competing with the best is only possible when you’re 100% physically okay,’ said Korir in a statement and promised to cheer on the runners.

‘Success to all other champions who will compete on Monday. Will be cheering you from home. I’ll be back,’ he said.

Korir holds a personal best of 2:06:57 which he ran to place second at the New York Marathon in 2023.