Shalane Flanagan Announces Retirement, Takes on Full-Time Coaching Role
Posted Oct 21, 2019
Shalane Flanagan, one of the most decorated distance runners in American history, announced Monday she is retiring from professional running. During her 15-year pro career, Flanagan competed in four Olympics, won a silver medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2008 Olympics, set numerous American records, and won the 2017 New York City Marathon.
(Runners World)
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