U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon: How to Watch and What to Watch For
When it comes to drama, it’s hard to top the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.
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Height
5'7"
Age
38
Hometown
Colorado Springs , CO
Education
Iona College
Quick Facts
- Is the oldest of six children, including three sisters and two brothers
- Born in Kenya and moved to the United States in September 2009
- Upon arrival in the U.S., he only knew a few English phrases and carried one suitcase
- Began running competitively at age 20 and called fellow 2016 U.S. Olympic teammate, Galen Rupp, his hero
- Competed in both cross-country, and track and field at Iona College
- Eight-time NCAA All-American.
Career Highlights
- 2016 New York City Half Marathon, gold
- 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships, 1st (5,000m)
- 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships, 1st (10,000m)
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 63th (Marathon - Men)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 14th (10000m - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2019 – 11th (Team Cross Country Long Distance - Men), 12th (10000m - Men), 72th (Individual Cross Country Long Distance - Men)
- Years of participation: 10000m - Men 2017, 2019; Individual Cross Country Long Distance - Men 2017, 2019; Team Cross Country Long Distance - Men 2017, 2019; Half Marathon - Men 2018; Half Marathon Team - Men 2018
- Top finish: – 2018 (Half Marathon - Men)
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