Caroline Pomerleau won the Beneva Quebec City Marathon, finishing in 2:42:48. She broke the women's course record, finishing eight minutes ahead of runner-up Véronique Leboeuf. Pomerleau carried her daughter, Charlène, across the finish line.

Pomerleau, a new mom, won her first Canadian marathon title in 2023. This victory marks her return to marathons after becoming a mother in 2024. She expressed pride in her resilience and perseverance. Pomerleau's time was slower than her 2023 win but significant for her postpartum return. Read more racing coverage.

Pomerleau's win was part of a record-setting weekend. Over 20,000 participants took part in the sold-out event. Jonathan Tedeschi won the men's race, breaking the previous course record set in 2001. Related: Kenyan Runner Sets New M50 Half-Marathon World Record.

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