Athlete Bios

Kelsey Bruce

Women's Marathon

Qualifying Time: 2:35:16
Qualifying Race: 2022 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon

Kelsey Bruce
Date of Birth

10/27/92

Age on Race Day

31

Current Residence

Wichita Falls, TX

Hometown

Brackettville, TX

High School

Brackett High School

Current Affiliation

Tracksmith

Profession

Midwestern State University Head TFCC

Marathon PB

2:31:53

Social Media
First Trials qualification

No

Previous Trials

2016, 2020

Number of attempts to qualify

1

College(s)

Dallas Baptist University

Career Highlights
2019 U.S. World Athletics Championships Marathon; LetsRun team member 2019 World Athletics Cross Country Championships; 2022 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Champion; 4th; Div. II Cross Country and steeplechase; 4-time Div. II All-American
Family
My inspirations: parents, Gordon and Julie Bruce, and my brother, Ayme.
Greatest Accomplishment
Following Jesus!
Interesting Story
Showing up every day and giving my best, just like everyone else.
Favorite Book

Bible

Favorite Movie

Joe Dirt

Favorite TV Show/Series

Ted Lasso/ Psych

Favorite Song

Country

Favorite Post-race Indulgence

Brunch

Favorite Motivational Quote
“Can’t ever have no in your heart.” - Joe Dirt
Favorite Running Memory
2011 High School State Champs - having my whole family there together