Jesse Joseph
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:16:49
Qualifying Race: 2023 Eugene Marathon
Date of Birth
07/21/95
Age on Race Day
28
Current Residence
Portland, OR
Hometown
Montville, CT
High School
Montville High School
Current Affiliation
Jacuzzi Boys Athletic Club
Profession
Public Transit Analyst
Marathon PB
2:16:49
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Career Highlights
Qualifying for the Trials.
Family
My wife, Olivia Katbi, is also a sub-elite runner. She's pregnant and due in April. We hope our soon-to-be-born daughter, Naima, can watch us both compete at the 2028 Trials!
Greatest Accomplishment
Getting married to my amazing and hot wife, Olivia Katbi, which will soon be topped by having a child with my amazing and hot wife, Olivia Katbi
Interesting Story
I'm a former D III runner, excited to join a few other former D III runners on the line at Orlando!
Favorite Book
Invisible Man
Favorite Movie
CHAPPiE
Favorite TV Show/Series
Great British Baking Show
Favorite Song
I run in silence, haunted by my echoing empty mind
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Jameson on the rocks
Favorite Breakfast
Egg
Favorite Motivational Quote
"There are two thumbs."
Favorite Running Memory
Qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon, and hugging my wife after
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