Shalane Flanagan Returns to NYC Marathon 4 Years After Historic Win With New Goal in Sight

Posted Nov 7, 2021
Former New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan is set to return to the course at which she made history as she pursues an entirely different goal on Sunday. In 2017, Flanagan became the first American runner in 40 years to win the women's division at the TCS New York City Marathon. She previously placed second in the 2010 race. (Newsweek)

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