Shalane Grace Flanagan 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.
Flanagan during the 2011 World Championships in Athletics
Flanagan (right) competing in the 2009 Boston Games
Flanagan running in the 2012 Summer Olympics
Shalane Flanagan finishing the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon
The 10K run is a long-distance road running competition over a distance of ten kilometres. Also referred to as the 10K road race, 10 km, or simply 10K, it is one of the most common types of road running event, alongside the shorter 5K and longer half marathon and marathon. It is usually distinguished from the 10,000 metres track running event by stating the distance in kilometres, rather than metres.
The mass public race at the 2012 London 10000 race
Amateur runners completing the very large 2006 Peachtree Road Race
Mo Farah, Micah Kogo and Chris Thompson in the elite men's race at the London 10000 in 2010