

While the day’s torrential rain and cold and wind drove many of her competitors to withdraw midway through - or worse, hypothermia - the 35-year-old persevered to break the 33-year American title drought at the world’s most iconic marathon.įive years later, it’s still easy to recall the imagery of the victory: Linden crossing the finish line still fully clothed in her Brooks running jacket, embracing her husband Ryan and her agent Josh Cox, and later chugging champagne out of a shoe.

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!ĭes Linden’s gritty run to win the 2018 Boston Marathon was the stuff of a dramatic sports movie.
