Desiree Linden

Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden (née Davila; born July 26, 1983) is an American long-distance runner.

In both 1998 and 1999 she was 8th in the 1600.

1999 saw her also attempt to double in the 800 meters, finishing last after being depleted from the 1600.

In 2000, she improved that to 5th.

She ran a sub-5 minute mile as a high school freshman and graduated from Hilltop High School in 2001.

At the CIF California State Meet she was a finalist all four years.

Her best finish was 4th in 2001 in the 3200.

Linden studied psychology at Arizona State University, and was a two time All-American in track and cross country.

She finished third at the 2005 Pac-10 5,000m Collegiate Championships (16:59.93).

Linden runs for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan.

She is represented by agent Josh Cox and is sponsored by Coros Global, Powerbar, Oakley, Boston Beer Company, and Brooks Running.

Career highlights:

Linden is an aficionado of bourbon.

One of her role models is Deena Kastor.

She represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics women's marathon.

She married marathoner Ryan Linden in 2013.

In 2018, she won the Boston Marathon, becoming the first American in 33 years to win the woman's category in the event.

She holds the women's 50K world record of 2:59:54.

Desiree Davila was born in San Diego, California.

In high school Davila ran track and cross country, and played soccer.