Athlete Bios

Sara Vaughn

Women's Marathon

Qualifying Time: 2:23:24
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Sara Vaughn
Date of Birth

05/16/86

Age on Race Day

37

Current Residence

Boulder CO

Hometown

Gering NE

High School

Gering High School

Current Affiliation

PUMA

Profession

Part-time Realtor

Marathon PB

2:23:24

Social Media
First Trials qualification

Yes

Number of attempts to qualify

1

College(s)

University of Colorado

Career Highlights
10th, 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon; 2019 California International Marathon Champion (2:26:53) in debut at the distance; 2017 World Athletics Championships semifinalist, 1,500m
Family
Married to Brent Vaughn, a former pro athlete. Four children: Kiki (17), Calia (13), Cassidy (8) and David (4). A standout runner at Boulder High School, Kiki recently committed to Northern Arizona University.
Greatest Accomplishment
Vaughn gave birth to her first child as a junior in college; her challenges juggling school and motherhood have led her to launch a childcare non-profit to support student-athletes in similar circumstances.