Shalane Flanagan

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American distance runner

United States AthletesBorn 1981 · age 45

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Shalane Grace Flanagan is an American long-distance runner, coach, 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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Flanagan (right) competing in the 2009 Boston Games

Flanagan running in the 2012 Summer Olympics

Shalane Flanagan finishing the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

Shalane Flanagan collapses into Amy Cragg's arms while celebrating after the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

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Shalane Flanagan

said · Nov 13, 2017

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I think sports have this great opportunity to bring joy and happiness into a world that’s sometimes a bit uneasy and disappointing and sad.

Shalane Flanagan interview, Women's Running (November 13, 2017)

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Shalane Flanagan

said · Apr 20, 2015

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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.

CBS Boston, "Kenya's Caroline Rotich Wins Thrilling Women's Boston Marathon", WBZ News, April 20, 2015.

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Shalane Flanagan

said · Apr 20, 2015

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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.

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