FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Road Runners Members to Compete
at 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Saturday, February 13
NYRR providing $2,016 in financial support for each member who competes at
the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
New York, February 9, 2016—Nearly 20 New York Road Runners members will
compete at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Saturday, February 13,
in Los Angeles, CA, aiming to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Marathon team
that will compete in Rio de Janeiro this summer. NYRR is providing each of
these members with a $2,016 training stipend, based on eligibility
requirements outlined on NYRR's 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Athlete Support
page.
"New York Road Runners is proud to support the talented members of our
running community who will be competing at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in
Los Angeles this weekend," said Peter Ciaccia, president of events for New
York Road Runners and race director of the TCS New York City Marathon.
"These runners train tirelessly, many while balancing their everyday lives
as working professionals and family supporters, to reach the pinnacle of
their racing careers. We wish all of our members the best of luck and
congratulate them on a job very well done."
Among the group of NYRR member standouts is American professional all-star
Meb Keflezighi, 40, of San Diego, CA. Keflezighi is no stranger to the
Olympic Games; in his career, the three-time Olympian earned a silver medal
in the marathon at the 2004 Olympic Games and finished fourth in 2012. He
has won more than 20 national championships in track and field, cross
country, and road racing. Keflezighi is the 2009 New York City Marathon
champion and the 2014 Boston Marathon champion.
"We have an extremely gifted group of NYRR members who will be competing at
the U.S. Olympic Trials and we are fortunate to include Meb among them,"
said Michael Capiraso, president and CEO of New York Road Runners. "Meb
represents not only the athlete we all strive to become, but also the
person we want to be; he has supported NYRR as a Team for Kids Ambassador
and we fully support his efforts, and all those of the incredible members
who will compete for the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Olympic
Games."
NYRR Member Athlete Backgrounds and U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifying
Times (Women)
| Name | Residence | Marathon/Half-Marathon QT |
| Esther Atkins | North Carolina | 2:33:15 |
| Alexandra Bernardi | New York | 2:44:35 |
| Alexandra Cadicamo | New York | 2:43:35 |
| Jeanna Composti | New York | 2:39:16 |
| Sarah Cummings | New York | 2:34:47 |
| Megan Hogan | New York | (HM) 1:12:12 |
| Leonora Petrina | New York | 2:39:59 |
| Caitlin Phillips | New York | 2:42:45 |
| Karen Roa | Massachusetts | (HM) 1:14:35 |
| Lindsey Scherf | California | 2:32:19 |
NYRR Member Athlete Backgrounds and U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifying
Times (Men)
| Name | Residence | Marathon/Half-Marathon QT |
| Chris Bendtsen | New York | (HM) 1:04:43 |
| Gian-Paul Caccia | New York | (HM) 1:04:55 |
| Tim Chichester | New York | (HM) 1:04:56 |
| Fidele Jefferson | Arizona | 2:15:19 |
| Meb Keflezighi | California | 2:08:37 |
| Brendan Martin | New York | 2:15:30 |
| Ahmed Osman | Arizona | (HM) 1:03:02 |
The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials for men and women will air live for the
first time nationally on Saturday, February 13, at 1:00 p.m. EST on NBC.
About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
Founded in 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club
to the world's premier community running organization, whose mission is to
help and inspire people through running. NYRR's commitment to New York
City's five boroughs features races, community events, youth running
initiatives, school programs, and training resources that provide hundreds
of thousands of people each year, from children to seniors, with the
motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR's premier
event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City
Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features
50,000 runners, from the world's top professional athletes to a vast range
of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit
www.nyrr.org.
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