Medhane Woldu
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:18
Qualifying Race: 2023 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
02/20/00
Age on Race Day
23
Current Residence
San Diego, CA
Hometown
San Diego, CA/Eritrea
High School
Crawford High School
Current Affiliation
Lane Zero Athletics Club
Profession
Payroll Specialist
Marathon PB
2:17:18
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
San Diego Mesa College & CSU Stanislas State
Career Highlights
In 2021, set a personal best of 30:24 in the 10k, & 5k in 14:39. In 2023, I completed a marathon in 2:17 and ran a half marathon in 65:28 min.
Family
I have four sisters and one brother.
Interesting Story
In the summer of 2023, I joined the Lane Zero Athletics Club and have been training with my new teammates since then. While I had a goal to run a marathon one day, I wasn't planning on racing one this year. However, after I ran a half marathon in October, my teammates encouraged me to race a marathon. The only race left before the deadline closed was CIM, and one of my teammates connected me with someone who was selling their bibs. I bought a general bib and raced the CIM. I qualified for the Trials.
Favorite Book
Atomic Habits
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Shiro with Injera
Favorite Breakfast
Avocado toast, egg
Favorite Motivational Quote
“Always seem impossible until it done”
Favorite Running Memory
Qualifying for the Olympic Trials.
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