Desiree Linden
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Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden (née Davila; born July 26, 1983) is an American long-distance runner. She represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics women's marathon. In 2018, she won the Boston Marathon, becoming the first American in 33 years to win the woman's category in the event. She holds the women's 50K world record of 2:59:54.
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Birth name | Desiree Davila |
Nickname(s) | Desi[1] Des[2] |
Nationality | American |
Born | (1983-07-26) July 26, 1983 (age 40)[1] San Diego, California[1] |
Education | |
Occupation | long-distance runner |
Years active | 2006–present |
Agent | Josh Cox |
Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)[1] |
Weight | 100 lb (45 kg)[1] |
Spouse | Ryan Linden[1] |
Other interests | collecting whiskey and tapestries[1] |
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Country | United States |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 10,000 meters, Half marathon, Marathon |
College team | Arizona State Sun Devils |
Club | Brooks[1] |
Coached by | Walt Drenth[1] |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals |
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