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Ric Rojas Running
High Performance Coaching
Meet the RISE Elite Team
Nell Rojas
Top Running Accomplishments: 2x 1st American women at the Boston Marathon, finishing 6th in 2021 and 10th in 2022
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials? To qualify for the US Olympic Team.
Fun Fact About You: I have a dog called Babs who hates going outside.
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/nell-rojas-14320192
Instagram Handle @nell_rojas_running
Lauren Goss
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/lauren-hurley-14747968
Instagram Handle @laurengoss
Molly Grabill
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/molly-grabill-14462725
Instagram Handle @mollyjgrabill
Hiruni Wijayaratne
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/sri-lanka/hiruni-wijayaratne-14404179
Instagram Handle @hiruni_w
Bryn Morales
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/bryn-morales-14909370
Instagram Handle @brynmora
Sarah Piampiano
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/sarah-piampiano-14423980
Instagram Handle @spiampiano
Brianna Boehmer
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/briana-boehmer-14737576
Instagram Handle @briboehmer
Heather Oliva
Top Running Accomplishments:
Qualifying and running in the 2020 Olympic Trials.
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
I want to compete and surround myself with women at the highest level. When I surround myself with women faster than me, it helps raise my bar higher: I’m here to find out how high my bar is.
Fun Fact About You:
I am a mom of 2 boys.
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/heather-oliva-14909376
Instagram Handle @heather_oliva1
Cristina McKnight
Top Running Accomplishments:
PR’s: 15k - 52:47, Half - 1:16:04, Full - 2:40:02
49th at US 2020 Olympic Trials
South Carolina 15k record holder (MCG Long Run 2020)
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
I feel like I have the potential to run under 2:37 and there is nothing more fulfilling in life than giving your best effort and working towards your dreams!
Fun Fact About You:
I have never ate a fast food burger in my life!
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/cristina-mcknight-14875853
Instagram Handle @cristina_mcknight_
Ruby Wyles
Top Running Accomplishments: Not much so far but I have big goals!
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials? To qualify for the Great Britain Olympic Team. I hope to compete with the best of the best and celebrate this sport through racing.
Fun Fact About You: I've lived on my own since I was age 15, just me and my cat.
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/great-britain-ni/ruby-wyles-14924260
Instagram Handle @rwyles_xctf
Katie Watson
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/katie-watson-14507129
Instagram Handle @kwatsrun
Luis Orta
Top Running Accomplishments:
Running 2:59:17 for the marathon at CIM in 2021.
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Watching the Olympics on TV changed my life. During the '92 Olympics Ximena Restrepo became the first Colombian to earn a bronze medal in any running event. Watching her inspired me to become a runner. As a result of this experience, I believe in representation and the power to positively change someone's life through athletics. I hope to one day represent Colombia in an international field so others, like me, can be inspired.
Fun Fact About You:
I share my birthday with my husband and our cat!
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/ana-maria-de-vries-14585822
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Dan Nestor
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/daniel-nestor-14462041
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Matt Fox
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/australia/matthew-fox-14179683
Instagram Handle @mattinglisfox
Top Running Accomplishments:
Why do you want to run the Olympic Marathon Trials?
Fun Fact About You:
World Athletics Page:
https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/katie-watson-14507129
Instagram Handle @ortaluis15
Ana Maria Cohen
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