But first, “To ‘B’ or not to ‘B'”, that is the question! The USA Olympic Trials qualifying standards have been set for 2024. 1:03:00/2:18:00 for the fellas. 1:09:00/2:37 for the ladies. No “B” standards listed.
Big tips of this sombrero! I’ve lobbied against easier marks for the last 3 decades. It will be a tough (impossible?) sell in some places. The debate over whether the Trials are for growing our sport or selecting our Olympians presenting two very different sides. Participation in the Trials have long been a badge of accomplishment. But that badge has tarnished in circles. The Patina of soft times replacing exclusivity of achievement. Now to your race results….
The USATF Half Marathon National Championships were this weekend.
24 year old Connor Mantz took the laurels in 1:00:55. Sam Chelanga (1:00:59) and Nico Montanez (1:01:13) rounding out the podium. For the ladies it was Keira D’Amato blazing a 1:07:55 for the W. Natosha Rogers (1:09:36) was second and Dakotah Lindworm (1:09:40) third. Dakotah ran 1:11:43 at Valley ONE Half Marathon.
California International Marathon was also this weekend. Dig this, the top 3 fellas all ran Valley ONE Half Marathon in April. America’s best athletes seeking out the best opportunities to run to their potential!
1st- Brendan Gregg (2:11:21) was second at Valley ONE Half Marathon (1:04:41).
2nd- Rory Linkletter (2:12:52) was first at Valley ONE Half Marathon (1:03:57)
3rd- Nick Hauger (2:12:59) was fifth at Valley ONE Half Marathon (1:05:36)
1st- Sara Vaughn (2:26:53)
2nd- Molly Grabill (2:29:17)
3rd- Carrie Dimoff (2:29:33)
4th- Katja Goldring (2:30:14) was 8th at Valley ONE Half Marathon (1:14:05)
Exciting action on the track too! Angee Henry Nott showed great early season form by setting a new American 44 single age record at 200 meters flying the 1/8th mile in 25.32. Debuting the new Nebraska Elite kit, we couldn’t be more proud that Angee runs for us!
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