Linden wins Boston Marathon, Canada’s DuChene 3rd

Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., celebrates after winning the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Charles Krupa/AP)

BOSTON – Canada’s Krista DuChene battled the elements to finish third in the women’s race Monday at the 2018 Boston Marathon.

The 41-year-old mother of three from Strathroy, Ont., finished in a time of two hours 44 minutes 20 seconds.

Desiree Linden of the United states won in 2:39.54.

Times were slower than usual due to persistent rain in Boston.

The only Canadian to win the race was Jacqueline Gareau in 1980.

Yuki Kawauchi won the men’s race, earning Japan’s first Boston Marathon title since 1987.

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