Desiree Linden endured extreme weather conditions to win Monday’s Boston Marathon, becoming the first American woman to win the event since 1985. Enduring cold temperatures, brutal winds and a constant rain, Linden finished the 26-mile, hilly New England terrain in an unofficial time of 2:39:53. Linden had four previous top 10 finishes in the Marathon, including missing out on the top spot by just two seconds in 2011.
Desi Linden becomes first American woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years
Via rssfeeds.usatoday.com04/16/2018 12:34 PM
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