Photo Recap: Fierce Flyers at the Olympic Marathon Trials
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"I almost passed out from cheering. Twice!" - Kristin Metcalf, Oiselle Team Manager.
It is difficult to summarize today's place in our hearts and Oiselle history. We were represented by 18 qualifiers, 17 who toed the line, and 13 who finished. And we have never been more proud. Upwards of 70 people joined our cheer squad! "Give em hell, Oiselle!" Congratulations to the strong Olympic marathon team of Amy Cragg, Desi Linden, and Shalane Flanagan. Thank you to everyone for the support and community, enjoy these shots of our finishers:
4th Kara Goucher – 2:30:30
16th Heather Lieberg – 2:40:43
18th Erin Osment – 2:40:48
23rd Cynthia Fowler – 2:42:48
26th Caitlin Comfort – 2:43:47
56th Anna Weber – 2:48:42
74th Molly Friel – 2:51:24
87th Trisha Drobeck – 2:53:12
95th Sarah Robinson – 2:54:23
98th Heather McWhirter – 2:54:34
114th Allison Maxson – 2:57:55
139th Lyndy Davis – 3:10:13
141st Becki Spellman – 3:11:32
Phot credit: Kevin Morris, Peder Arneson (photo of Caitlin Comfort)
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