The Olympic marathon trials are in Atlanta this Sunday. Let's Discuss it!
If you're interested in knowing what to look for this article is a good summary of the course and the favorites. https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/02/the-casual-fans-five-minute-guide-to-the-2020-us-olympic-marathon-trials/
We have two of our very own in the race, both previous members of the Track and Cross Country team.
Ryan Miller for the Men's side, Aggie Class of '15 who primarily ran the 10k for the Aggies in 29:51.
This is his first Olympic trials marathon despite qualifying in 2016. The week before the race his appendix burst and he was unable to compete. https://12thman.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-miller/1397
https://www.runinrabbit.com/pages/ryan-miller
Katie Watson on the Women's side, who ran the 1500m/Mile for Aggies the as a graduate student in the Bush School, while previously competing for tU during undergrad. https://12thman.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/katie-watson/3838
So if you plan on watching keep an eye out for the Ags in the race!
As for the main race,
I'm rooting for Sarah Hall, Molly Huddle, and Stephanie Bruce.
Although I think Jordan Hasay, Molly Huddle, and Emily Sission have the best shot.
For the men, I'm rooting for the King! Bernard Lagat, Dathan Ritzenhein and Jim Walmsley.
Who I think will win is Rupp, Followed by Leonard Korrir, and Jared Ward.
Who you got?
If you're interested in knowing what to look for this article is a good summary of the course and the favorites. https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/02/the-casual-fans-five-minute-guide-to-the-2020-us-olympic-marathon-trials/
We have two of our very own in the race, both previous members of the Track and Cross Country team.
Ryan Miller for the Men's side, Aggie Class of '15 who primarily ran the 10k for the Aggies in 29:51.
This is his first Olympic trials marathon despite qualifying in 2016. The week before the race his appendix burst and he was unable to compete. https://12thman.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-miller/1397
https://www.runinrabbit.com/pages/ryan-miller
Katie Watson on the Women's side, who ran the 1500m/Mile for Aggies the as a graduate student in the Bush School, while previously competing for tU during undergrad. https://12thman.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/katie-watson/3838
So if you plan on watching keep an eye out for the Ags in the race!
As for the main race,
I'm rooting for Sarah Hall, Molly Huddle, and Stephanie Bruce.
Although I think Jordan Hasay, Molly Huddle, and Emily Sission have the best shot.
For the men, I'm rooting for the King! Bernard Lagat, Dathan Ritzenhein and Jim Walmsley.
Who I think will win is Rupp, Followed by Leonard Korrir, and Jared Ward.
Who you got?