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Inside Des Linden’s Final Boston Marathon

For Des Linden, running her final professional marathon in Boston ‘is indeed going out on top’

For Des Linden, Boston Marathon champion, running her final professional 26.2-mile race where it began "is indeed going out on top."

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Des Linden gives Boston Marathon a surprise — and a fond farewell worthy of a ‘shoey’

Linden, who in 2018 became the first U.S. women's runner to win at Boston in 33 years, announced she is stepping away before Monday's race.

Runner's World on MSN · 2d

Des Linden Is the ‘Queen’ of the Boston Marathon. Here’s How Her Rivals Celebrated Her Farewell

When Des Linden crossed the finish line of the 2025 Boston Marathon, she fell into the arms of her husband, Ryan. The ending of every marathon is emotional from the adrenaline and endorphins that flood a runner’s head, but this one meant a little more.

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2018 Boston Marathon champion Des Linden opens up about retirement decision

"I don't think this is retirement with a capital R. This is just a different shift in my focus. I feel like I feel very fulfilled with professional marathoning," Linden said.

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Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record; Michigan's Des Linden runs last race

Sharon Lokedi outran defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile, while John Korir posted the second-fastest winning ...

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Boston Marathon Advice—the Secrets to Nailing the Downhills

The pros who ran Boston best take us through the course. Here's Boston Marathon advice from Des Linden, Ryan Hall and Bill ...

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