Henry Sterling
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:21
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
07/19/91
Age on Race Day
32
Current Residence
Scottsdale, AZ
Hometown
South Freeport, ME
High School
North Yarmouth Academy
Current Affiliation
Rhode Island Track Club/Tracksmith
Profession
I am a 2nd-grade teacher
Marathon PB
2:17:21
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Dartmouth College
Career Highlights
2015 USATF Outdoor Championships steeplechase; 2016 and 2017 Ivy League Ekiden Relay; 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
Family
My wife, Katrina Spratford-Sterling, is participating in the Trials as well!
Greatest Accomplishment
Marrying Katie, my best friend; qualifying for two Olympic Marathon Trials. I was shocked both times!
Favorite Book
Watership Down
Favorite Movie
Angels With Filthy Souls
Favorite TV Show/Series
The Office
Favorite Song
The Chicken by Bo Burnham
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Donuts and pizza
Favorite Breakfast
Two pieces of toast and two eggs over easy. Butter on both pieces of toast, cut into small squares. Toss eggs and toast into a bowl, mix together with salt and pepper!
Favorite Motivational Quote
"When you look at successful people, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation." - Arsene Wenger
Favorite Running Memory
Breaking 6 minutes in the mile. I was in 4th grade and my brother James ran in front of me the last 200m. Pacing was allowed back then, don't @ me.
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