Betsy Saina
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:21:40
Qualifying Race: Tokyo Marathon 2023
Date of Birth
06/30/88
Age on Race Day
35
Current Residence
Iten, Kenya
Hometown
Nandi Hills, Kenya
High School
Nandi Hills
Current Affiliation
ASICS
Profession
full time
Marathon PB
2:21:40
First Trials qualification
Yes
College(s)
Iowa State
Career Highlights
5th, 2016 Olympics, 10,000m; 2023 USATF 25 km Champion; Winner, 2018 Paris Marathon and 2023 Sydney Marathon; 2-time NCAA Champion (5,000m in 2012 and 10,000m in 2013)
Family
Has one son, Kalya, born in 2021
Greatest Accomplishment
Returning from childbirth to run marathon PB in Tokyo
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Steak and glass of red wine
Favorite Breakfast
Tea and chapati
Favorite Running Memory
Winning Paris Marathon after DNFs in New York and Tokyo
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