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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.
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- 106 lb (48 kg)
- Oct. 2019
- North Carolina Tar Heels
Oct 21, 2019 · Shalane Flanagan, who today announced her retirement from professional running, will be remembered as one of the most inspiring American runners of her generation. From her start at the...
Nov 7, 2021 · Finishing the 2021 New York City Marathon in 2:33:32, Shalane Flanagan completed the unprecedented challenge of running all six World Marathon Majors in 42 days. Sunday’s race was...
- Taylor Dutch
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Oct 9, 2021 · Shalane Flanagan Is Running 6 Marathons in 43 Days. Chicago is Next. - The New York Times. 6 Marathons in 6 Weeks? Shalane Flanagan Has 4 More to Go, and 2 This Weekend. In her quest to run...
- Matthew Futterman
Nov 7, 2021 · Nov. 7, 2021. It’s not uncommon for elite runners to take as many as six weeks off from running after a grueling marathon. Then there is Shalane Flanagan, 40, the New York City Marathon...
- Matthew Futterman
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Nov 4, 2021 · On Sunday, Flanagan will step to the starting line in the New York City Marathon, a race she won in 2017 to become the first American female champion since 1977. But this time Flanagan will not be running with the elite competitors.
Sep 20, 2021 · Shalane Flanagan Was the First American Woman to Win the NYC Marathon in 40 Years. Now She Wants to Run 6 Marathons in 42 Days, Each in Under 3 Hours. | SELF. Fitness. Retired Elite Runner...