NYC Marathon Winner Shalane Flanagan On Her Historic Race

Shalane Flanagan, the first American to win the women's New York City Marathon in 40 years, talks about her historic win, and the incredible sprint to the finish line.

Shalane Flanagan, Olympian and New York City Marathon winner, author of "Run Fast, Eat Slow." (@ShalaneFlanagan)

ESPN: The Race That No One Could Take Away From Shalane Flanagan — "Shalane Flanagan cut such a familiar figure Sunday, running toward the cameras in Central Park at the New York City Marathon, that it seemed odd she hadn't been seen on a marathon course since the 2016 Rio Olympics. With her upright carriage, high cheekbones flushed with exertion, chin tucked, blond ponytail switching back and forth like a metronome, she has been a fixture in big international distance races for 10 years now: always in contention, never quite able to close the last gap. Now she was the one who was accelerating beyond reach."