Twitter reacts: First American woman to win Boston Marathon since 1985

Athletes compete in the women's marathon during the Summer Olympics athletics event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. At front center is Desiree Linden, of the United States. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

By Maghen Moore

April 16, 2018

Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985 on Monday.

SHE DID IT! @des_linden🇺🇸 has won #Boston2018🏆! She is the first American woman to win the #BostonMarathon since 1985.
— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 16, 2018

Twitter erupted with congratulations after Linden claimed her victory.

Congrats to Desiree Linden! What a victory! #USA #Boston2018
— Jumbo Heroes (@jumboheroes) April 16, 2018

Congrats Desiree Linden! First American women in 33 years to win the Boston Marathon!
— Ryan (@patsfanryan) April 16, 2018

No American woman has won the Boston Marathon in the 33 years since Lisa Larsen in 1985.

Until today.

Congrats to #BostonMarathon 2018 women’s champion Desiree Linden! What a race.
— Dan Shea (@dryanshea) April 16, 2018

I'm not crying watching @des_linden win @bostonmarathon, first American woman to do so since 1985; you're crying watching Desiree Linden win Boston 🇺🇸
— Aliya Reich (@aliyareich) April 16, 2018

Congratulations Desiree Linden! She is the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985.
— Jeanie Smith (@JeanieSmithKSDK) April 16, 2018

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