Linden, Kawauchi Win Boston Marathon, Battling Icy Rain And Heavy Wind

For the first time in 33 years, an American woman is the winner of this year's Boston Marathon. Desiree Linden won the women's division, winning in just under 2 hours and 40 minutes.

On the men's side, it was Japan's Yuki Kawauchi winning in a come-from-behind-victory over last year's winner, Geoffrey Kirui.

WBUR's Alex Ashlock reports for All Things Considered.