DesireeDávilaLinden
2018 Boston Marathon Champion
By Mark Holston
In the millisecond it took to touch the finish line tape at the 2018 edition of the fabled
Boston Marathon and become the first American woman in 33 years to win the hallowed
race, Desiree Dávila Linden went from being a seasoned long-distance runner known
mostly to die-hard fans of the sport to becoming a freshly-minted celebrity. “It’s definitely
been a game-changer. I’m not as anonymous now,” she states, adding with her
characteristic sharp sense of humor, “Now I have to be nice to people.” The fame she
achieved quickly became evident when she was in New York City a few days after the
m ar athon. “I was definitely recognized,” she laughs. “But we’ll see how long it lasts – people
tend to have a short memory!”
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