Kaylee Bogina
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:35:00
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
01/27/96
Age on Race Day
27
Current Residence
Boulder CO
Hometown
Arma KS
High School
Northeast High School
Profession
Account Representative / Sales
Marathon PB
2:34:57
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Adams State University
Career Highlights
NCAA Div. II 2-time All American, cross country and 10,000m; 3-time team national champion, 2017 and 2019 cross country and 2019 indoor track and field; 2-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Champion, 5000m
Family
My brother, Austin Bogina, is a 2-time OTQ in the marathon, 2020 and 2024, and ran cross country and track at Pittsburg State University. My parents, Greg and Tracey, are both graduates of Pittsburg State University and reside on a farm outside of Arma, KS. My dad grows corn, soybeans and wheat and my mom is a high school teacher and cross country and track coach at Fort Scott High School.
Greatest Accomplishment
Receiving my master's degree in Sport Management and qualifying for the Trials while working my first full-time job.
Interesting Story
My brother Austin and I both qualified for the Olympic Trials on the same day at the same race (CIM 2022) and will line up together for this weekend. I believe we are the only brother-sister qualifiers in the event.
Favorite Book
The Harry Potter Series
Favorite Movie
A League of Their Own
Favorite TV Show/Series
Selling Sunset
Favorite Song
All Too Well - 10 Minute Version
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
A margarita (or two)
Favorite Breakfast
A Bagel sandwich made by my boyfriend, Charlie
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Champions are made when no one is watching."
Favorite Running Memory
In 2017 my collegiate team and I won nationals with the highest point score in NCAA history (126 points) and in 2019 we won with most of the same team and set the national record for the lowest point score in NCAA history (23 points).
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