| Bio: | On August 15 - In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China - Shalane finished 3rd in the Womens 10k Finals, earning a Bronze medal. Shalane also broke her own American Record in the 10k, with a time of 30:22.22,… + See More +On August 15 - In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China - Shalane finished 3rd in the Womens 10k Finals, earning a Bronze medal. Shalane also broke her own American Record in the 10k, with a time of 30:22.22,… + See More - See Less -On August 15 - In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China - Shalane finished 3rd in the Womens 10k Finals, earning a Bronze medal. Shalane also broke her own American Record in the 10k, with a time of 30:22.22, shattering her own previous American Record of 30:34.49.
It was only the second medal earned all-time for the US in the Womens 10k at the Olympics. |
Best of Luck at the Olympics!!
GO SHALANE!
thanks for this!
Canada won't send "spectator" athletes to the games. Shalane shows us just how valuable that international experience on the big stage can be so valuable to a developing athlete.
KARRAA ALL THE WAY!!
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