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Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., wins the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2018, in Boston. She is the first American woman to win the race since 1985. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Marathon weather was perfect storm for Desiree Linden

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., wins the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2018, in Boston. She is the first American woman to win the race since 1985. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Desiree Linden wins Boston Marathon, 1st US woman since ‘85

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., wins the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2018, in Boston. She is the first American woman to win the race since 1985. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Linden wins Boston Marathon, 1st US woman since ‘85

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2013, file photo, Shalane Flanagan approaches the finish line to finish fourth in the women's division of the Boston Marathon in Boston. Flanagan is more determined than ever to win the race for her battered hometown. The Marblehead, Mass., native would be the first American winner since 1985. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Hometown favorite wants to win Boston, for Boston

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press