Kelli Smith
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:34:14
Qualifying Race: 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon
Date of Birth
03/26/98
Age on Race Day
25
Current Residence
Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown
Atlanta, GA
High School
NorthPointe Christian
Current Affiliation
Tracksmith
Profession
Teacher
Marathon PB
2:34:14
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Cornerstone University
Career Highlights
9-time NAIA All-American.
Family
I recently got married to my husband, Andrew, in June 2023! I have a lot of family and friends who are coming to Orlando to support me.
Greatest Accomplishment
I would consider the relationships that I have with my family and friends as my greatest accomplishment in life.
Interesting Story
I was able to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Team Trials - Marathon in January 2022 when the window to qualify opened. I have been dealing with injuries since hitting the qualifying mark, but was happy to hit the standard again in the fall of 2023.
Favorite Movie
La La Land
Favorite TV Show/Series
Parks and Recreation
Favorite Song
Hamilton's
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Any type of pizza!
Favorite Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes
Favorite Motivational Quote
“You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.”- CS Lewis
Favorite Running Memory
My favorite running memory was when I hit the qualifying mark for the Olympic Team Trials - Marathon in Houston (2022). Everyone who was running the race and those cheering along the course were so encouraging. Seeing how excited my husband was as I ran the final straightaway and getting to celebrate with my family made it my favorite running memory.
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