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2018 Boston Marathon Winner Des Linden Runs Again In Boston

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June 24, 2018

Alex Ashlock

Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., wins the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Charles Krupa/AP)

After becoming the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985 earlier this year, Desiree Linden is back in Boston, running a 10K road race that starts and finishes at Boston Common.

Earlier this week the city honored her by declaring June 20 "Des Linden Day." WBUR's Alex Ashlock spoke with Linden at City Hall.

This segment aired on June 24, 2018.

Alex Ashlock Producer, Here & Now
Alex Ashlock was a producer for Here & Now since 2005. He started his WBUR career as senior producer of Morning Edition in 1998.

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