Erin Hamlin under five hours at marathon debut

New York (RWH) Erin Hamlin, the United States' flag bearer at the opening ceremony of this year's Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, finished her first ever marathon race in a time under five hours. She arrived at the finish line of the New York marathon in a total time of 4:52.52 hours. Hamlin retired after Pyeongchang. 2014 she was the first American to win an Olympic medal in luge, taking the bronze medal. She was supported by former team-mate Matt Mortensen. 

With her participation the 31-year-old, a two-time world champion, helped raise funds for the Women's Sports Foundation.