Shalane Flanagan: Her Career in Photos

Posted Oct 22, 2019
Shalane Flanagan, who 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 University of North Carolina to her final race in New York City, Flanagan, 38, has always put it all on the line. Here’s a look at some of the landmark moments in her long career. (Runner's World)

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