Desiree Linden becomes first American woman to win Boston Marathon since 1985

Desiree Linden running in the Boston Marathon.
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Desiree Linden, 34, won the Boston Marathon on Monday, becoming the first American woman to cross the finish line first since 1985. Her unofficial time was two hours, 39 minutes, and 53 seconds. Yuki Kawauchi, 31, of Japan, led the men with an unofficial time of two hours, 15 minutes, and 54 seconds.

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