Thx for the review, Too much football & bball yesterday so
by Domerduck (2023-11-19 14:23:21)

In reply to: Irish Women 4th in NCAA's. Oliva Markezich Takes 3rd. Great.  posted by dillon77

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I forgot about it. Valby continues to come on after winning the 5k in Eugene last spring. She was a Florida highschooler who made their state university proud with her 2nd NC in her 4 years there. Maybe Olivia can give her a run this spring in her last meet in June at Hayward. Still those Alabama Kenyans continue to get better as #2 Doris Lemngole will be a 22 year Freshman then who's been running on European tracks for a few years before deciding to become an NCAA athlete.

Valby Won 5K in Eugene; Olivia Won Steeplechase NC
by dillon77  (2023-11-19 15:58:46)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

So, she's got a Track NCAA title to her resume, as well (and coming in 3rd here wasn't chopped liver). Plus, I think Olivia might have an outside shot at the Olympics in that event, not moving up to the 5K.

Valby, once again, led the 2022 NC almost wire to wire before Tuohy blew by her in the last few hundred yards so she's been top-flite for quite some time. Her reliance on cross-training, as opposed to roadwork (she only runs three times a week) is a really interesting.

You are probably right on Steeplechase for OM especially if
by Domerduck  (2023-11-20 12:54:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

she wants to keep running that event for a chance at the Olympics. If she plans on taking running to the pro level and make it a career though there is a lot more money events running regular distance races than steeplechase which is limited to professional track meets and Olympics/trials.