Desiree Linden
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:27:18
Qualifying Race: 2023 Boston Marathon
Date of Birth
07/26/83
Age on Race Day
40
Current Residence
Charlevoix, MI
Hometown
Chula Vista, CA
High School
Hilltop High School
Current Affiliation
Brooks
Marathon PB
2:22:38
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2008, 2012, 2016, 2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Arizona State University
Career Highlights
2-time Olympian, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion, 50K World Record-holder, U.S. Masters Record-holder in the marathon (2:27:35)
Family
Married to Ryan Linden. As big sports fans, they have two dogs named after sports icons: Boston, a Golden Retriever, is named after the Boston Marathon and Rivers (DOB 5/5/23 nickname: Felipe Rios) a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, is named after Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.
Interesting Story
Author of memoir "Choosing to Run," a NYT bestseller; co-host with Kara Goucher of "Nobody Asked Us" podcast.
Favorite Book
A Gentleman in Moscow
Favorite Song
Turn the Page - Bob Seger
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