New Haven, CT— This Saturday’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida are headed by a number of recent Faxon Law New Haven 20K winners. Based on their fastest recent marathon, Conner Mantz (’22 Faxon Law 20K Champ), Clayton Young (’23 Faxon Law 20K Champ) and Galen Rupp (’18 Faxon Law 20K Champ) head the men’s field. The women’s field is headed by Emily Sisson (’23 Faxon Law 20K Champ) and Kiera D’Amato (’22 Faxon Law 20K Champ). Most of the 10 fastest men and women seeds have recently run in New Haven.
Male Athletes (in order based on recent marathon performances):
1. Conner Mantz (27): Seed Time 2:07:47; 2022 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion.
2. Clayton Young (30): Seed Time 2:08:00; 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion.
3. Galen Rupp (37): Seed Time 2:08:48; 2018 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion, Silver Medalist at 2012 Olympics in the 10K, 4-time USA Olympic team member.
4. Sam Chelanga (38): Seed Time 2:08:50; 5x top 3 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, 2nd place in 2015 and 2016 Faxon Law New Haven Road Races.
5. Scott Fauble (32): Seed Time 2:08:52.
6. Elkanah Kibet (40): Seed Time 2:09:07; 4th place at 2016 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
7. Zachary Panning (28): Seed Time 2:09:28.
8. Leonard Korir (37): Seed Time 2:09:31; 2017 and 2019 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion, 2016 US Olympic Team for the 10K.
9. Futsum Zienasellassie (31): Seed Time 2:09:40; 5th place at 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
10. Brian Shrader (32): Seed Time 2:09:45; 12th place at 2021 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
Female Athletes (in order based on recent marathon performances):
1. Emily Sisson (32): Seed Time 2:18:29; 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion, 2nd place at 2022 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
2. Kiera D’Amato (39): Seed Time 2:19:12; 2022 Champion and women’s course record holder at Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
3. Betsy Saina (35): Seed Time 2:21:40; First appearance at Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
4. Sarah Hall (40): Seed Time 2:22:10; 2018 and 2019 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion.
5. Molly Siedel (29): Seed Time 2:23:07; Tokyo Olympic Marathon Bronze medalist, 9th place at Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K – Injured and not competing.
6. Sara Vaughn (37): Seed Time 2:23:24.
7. Susanna Sullivan (33): Seed Time 2:24:27; 13th place at 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
8. Gabriella Rooker (36): Seed time 2:24:35.
9. Aliphine Tuliamuk (34): Seed time 2:24:37; 2016 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K Champion. 2020 US Olympian.
10. Dakotah Lindwurm (28): Seed time 2:24:40; 6th place at 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.
The Faxon Law New Haven 20K is the longest running national championship in the U.S. and has hosted the 20K Championship since 1993.
About U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials:
The Olympic trials held Saturday in Orlando select top athletes who will represent their country at the Olympic Games. These trials serve as the ultimate test for athletes, demanding peak performance under intense scrutiny. Earning a spot on the Olympic team is a testament to an athlete’s dedication, resilience, and exceptional skill. The trials also provide spectators with a thrilling preview of the talent that will compete on the global stage.
About Faxon Law New Haven Road Race:
The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is excited to celebrate its 47th anniversary this Labor Day! The event takes place Monday, September 2 on the New Haven Green. The races consist of a half marathon, relay, 5K, Kids Fun Run, and the signature 20K. The Faxon Law New Haven 20K again hosts the USATF 20K National Championship. The race expects to feature a number of past champions and U.S. Champions. This year marks the 33rd year a national championship event has been held in New Haven, making the race the longest consecutive USATF Championship race ever.
The event’s major sponsors include Faxon Law Group, Avelo Airlines, McDermott Lexus, AVANGRID, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, and the City of New Haven. To learn more about the event or to register, visit www.newhavenroadrace.org.