Shalane Flanagan
American distance runner
Shalane Grace Flanagan (born July 8, 1981) is an American long-distance runner, Olympic medalist and New York City Marathon champion. She was the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977. She holds the NACAC area records in both the 10k and 15k road races.
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- I'm always grateful to be on the starting line and grateful to see the finish line just like every other 30,000 runners out there. I'm just like them. The conditions are tough today, but it's just so great to be here.
- CBS Boston, "Kenya's Caroline Rotich Wins Thrilling Women's Boston Marathon", WBZ News, April 20, 2015.
- I just feel like there is so much support and I want to do well for everyone else and it's the greatest motivator.
- CBS Boston, "Kenya's Caroline Rotich Wins Thrilling Women's Boston Marathon", WBZ News, April 20, 2015.
