Molly Seidel and Elkanah Kibet Set the Pace for the U.S. at the New York City Marathon
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5’7”
Age
46
Hometown
Duluth
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder '01, Psychology
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games London 2012, 10th (Marathon - Women)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 8th (10000m - Women, 5000m - Women)
- 2008 Olympic Games, 9th in 5,000m, 10th in 10,000m
- 2012 Olympic Games, 11th in Marathon
Career Highlights
- Three-time national outdoor 10,000-meter runner-up (2007, 2008, 2011)
- 2008 Olympic Trials 5,000-meter champion
- 2006 U.S Outdoor Championships, 2nd (5,000-meter)
- 2007 World Outdoor Championships, 3rd (10,000-meter)
Fun Facts: Married fellow Colorado alum, Adam Goucher...Gave birth to son, Colt, in Sept. 2010...After taking time off, returned in 2011 to run a personal best time at the Boston Marathon.ball and soccer)
Learn more:
USA Track and Field Bio
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2009 – 9th (Marathon - Women)
- Years of participation: Marathon - Women 2009; 10000m - Women 2007
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 2007 (10000m - Women)
