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Keira D'Amato wins Run for Women

Keira D'Amato of Richmond, Va. led from start to finish to win the 46th Delightful Run for Women on Saturday morning in Albany.

D'Amato, former American record-holder in the marathon and half-marathon, prevailed in a time of 15 minutes, 41 seconds on the 5-kilometer course that begins and ends on Washington Avenue next to the state Capitol.

D'Amato held off a late challenge from Amy Davis-Green of Madison, Wis., who came in second in 15:45, followed by Jessie Cardin of Sutton, Mass. in third at 15:51. Davis-Green and Cardin are teammates with the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project.

Freihofer’s Run for WomenTop finishers

1. Keira D’Amato, 15:41

2. Amy Davis-Green, 15:45

3. Jessie Cardin, 15:51

4. Anne-Marie Blaney, 15:57

5. Regan Rome, 16:39

6. Whitney Macon, 16:47

7. Emma Eastman, 16:54

8. Annmarie Tuxbury, 17:00

9. Kathryn Munks, 17:02

10. Amanda Chambers, 17:30

Masters division (40 & over)

1. Sascha Scott, 19:04

2. Meg Versteegen, 19:13

3. Margaret McMahon, 19:38