This is the lead group of women at about mile seven. The winner, rookie Joyciline Jepkosgei, is on the far left. Favorite, and four-time winner Mary Keitany, is on the far right, looking relaxed, but lonely.
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In the center is Des Linden, stoic winner of the wet, wild, and windy 2018 Boston Marathon. She was the top US finisher among the women this year in NYC.
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Irish-born Sinead Diver runs as Australian. Her 5th-place finish should inspire late bloomers; she is 42.
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