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Desi Linden details 'American pride' that fueled her Boston Marathon sportsmanship, win

American Desi Linden won the famed Marathon with a time of 2:39:54. USA TODAY Sports

Boston Marathon winner Desi Linden and U.S. Olympic teammate Shalane Flanagan both described a form of "American pride" and camaraderie that helped fuel Linden's historic win — the first victory by an American woman in the prestigious 26.2-mile race since 1985. A record seven American women finished in the top 10 on Monday.

In an appearance Tuesday on Good Morning America, Linden recounted her act of good sportsmanship that preceded her memorable finish.