Track and Field

Desiree

Linden

Olympian 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'1"

Age

41

Hometown

Chula Vista, CA

Education

Hilltop High School (Chula Vista, Calif.) ‘01 Arizona State University ’05, Psychology

Quick Facts
  • Daughter of Dennis and Nancy Davila
  • Has one sister, Natalie
  • Married to Ryan Linden
  • Interests include reading, writing, relaxing and drinking a good cup of coffee
  • Former college teammate of Amy Cragg, who also qualified to represent Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games
  • Broke the 5-minute mile barrier as a high school freshman.
Career Highlights
  • 2015 Pan American Games, silver (10,000m)
  • 2011 Boston Marathon, 2nd
Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Marathon - Women)
    • Olympic Games London 2012, (Marathon - Women)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2010 – 9th (3000m (Indoor) - Women)
  • Years of participation: 3000m (Indoor) - Women 2010; Marathon - Women 2009; Half Marathon - Women 2007; 20km - Women 2006
  • Top finish: 9th – 2010 (3000m (Indoor) - Women)
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