After a Dominating Marathon Debut at the Olympic Trials, Fiona O’Keeffe is Ready to Take on the World in Paris
Fiona O’Keeffe surged to the lead at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon and went on to win the 26.2-mile race.
Athlete Bio#
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Age
30
Hometown
St. Francis , MN
Education
Northern State University
Quick Facts
- Graduate of Northern State University, South Dakota
- Attended St. Francis high school in St. Francis Minnesota
Career Highlights
- Qualified for 2024 Paris Olympic Games
- 2024 U.S. Marathon Team Trials, 3rd
- 2023 Chicago Marathon, 12th
- 2023 Grandma's Marathon, 2nd
- 2022 Grandma's Marathon winner
- 2022 Boston Marathon, 14th
- 2021 Grandma's Marathon winner
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 12th (Marathon - Women)
Athlete News#
Team USA at U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon#
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