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American woman Des Linden won the race, last American woman to win was 30 years ago

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.
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Des Linden,

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That's awesome.

 

A friend of mine was running in this today.  So proud of her.

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I know someone who ran today and I just can't imagine it in this weather.

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Re: Boston Marathon

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Now don't cut my head off ladies! I too congratulate her for winning, and being the 1st American to do so in 30 years. Just so those that do follow marathon racing, I want to clarify this.

 

Des Linden won the  Womans 2018 Boston Marathon  Race. Her time was 2:39:53.

 

The winner of the 2018 Mens Boston Marathon Race was Yuki Kawauchi of Japan. His time to run was 2:15:53 over that 26.2 mile race.

 

Just to be fair, ya know? As one that has ran 2 of these 26.2 mile races, every single participant to me is A Winner, and I would be surprised if any of them do not feel like a Winner, and congratulations go out to all of you.

 

 

 

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@hckynut@Really nice post.

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She also waited for Shalane Flanagan when Shalane had to use a porta potty. That's just a cool move.

 

 

 

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
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How about Sarah Sellers from the US, who finished second. Only her SECOND marathon ever.

 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2018/04/16/who-heck-sarah-sellers-anyway/3S9tG0gZvZombI5n3FqWHP/a...

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