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All it took was 17 months and six marathons for a Boston native to set a world record.
At just 20 years old, James Redding, who’s from the city’s Brighton neighborhood, has become the youngest male to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors.
The Boston College junior crossed the finish line in Berlin in September, earning him a Six-Star Medal.
Redding says the Boston Marathon was his favorite, but he actually ran his fastest time in Chicago.
The Boston Athletic Association is bringing big changes to the 2026 race.
He credits all of his supporters along the way who helped him cross every finish line.
“It’s just going to be something I can look back on, and remember that the hard work does pay off, and that I am 100% capable of getting through times that may get tough,” Redding said.
He now has his sights set on the Sydney Marathon, which just joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors. He hopes to earn his Nine-Star Medal when Cape Town and Shanghai are officially added to the series.
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Brianna Borghi
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