Jacob Thomson
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:11:40
Qualifying Race: 2023 Gold Coast Marathon
Date of Birth
11/29/94
Age on Race Day
29
Current Residence
Flagstaff, AZ
Hometown
Louisville, KY
High School
Holy Cross High School
Current Affiliation
Under Armour - Dark Sky Distance
Profession
Thomson Training
Marathon PB
2:11:40
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
University of Kentucky
Career Highlights
2023 USATF Half Marathon Champion; Runner-up, 2022 USATF Marathon Championships and 2023 USATF 25K Championships; 3rd, 2023 USATF 10 Mile Championships and 2022 USATF Half Marathon Championships; 3-time SEC Champion; 3-time All-American
Family
Dad and mom are Mark and Tammy Thomson; I have a brother, Josh, and two sisters, Grace and Emily.
Greatest Accomplishment
Founding Thomson Training and coaching athletes to their goals all across the U.S.
Interesting Story
Own and operate Bluegrass Running Camp, a summer high school running camp.
Favorite Book
The Secret Race
Favorite Movie
The Town
Favorite TV Show/Series
Game of Thrones
Favorite Song
Detroit Rock City
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Beer and a burger
Favorite Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin
Favorite Running Memory
Winning the 2023 USATF Half Marathon title
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