Desiree Linden will be running 51 days after the U.S. Olympic marathon trial in Atlanta.

"Running the Boston Marathon seven weeks after the U.S. Olympic Trials is a plan that has been in the works for roughly a year," Linden said.

"I crossed the finish line in 2019 and knew if my body was capable, I wanted to return to Boston in 2020. My coach, Walt Drenth, and I had some long conversations on doing the double, how we would tailor the training, and if it was reasonable to expect to run well in both races. We were both excited about the challenge."

Linden will run both the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon on February 29 and the Boston Marathon on April 20, while two-time champion Desisa returns as reigning World Athletics Marathon Champion.

"We are excited to welcome back our accomplished champions," said race director Barbara Goose.

"Their return is a testimony to the tradition and legacy that is the Boston Marathon. These champions are not just racing each other, they are chasing history.

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