Shalane Flanagan Short biography
Shalane Grace Flanagan (born July 8, 1981) is an American long-distance runner, Olympic medalist, and New York City Marathon champion. She was the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977. She holds the NACAC area records in both the 10k and 15k road races. She won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in the 10,000 m (upgraded from bronze following the original silver medalist’s disqualification for doping) and the bronze medal at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. She won the Women's 2017 New York City Marathon, the first American woman to do so since Miki Gorman in 1977.
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What is Shalane Flanagan's rank among Long-distance Runners?
Currently # 4 among all Long-distance Runners.
When was Shalane Flanagan's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in March 2024.
What is Shalane Flanagan known for?
She is best known as a long-distance runner and marathon runner.
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Shalane Flanagan earns income primarily from Sports, as shown in our latest estimate above.
When did Shalane Flanagan start her career?
Shalane Flanagan's career ran from 2004 to 2019.
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