U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon: How to Watch and What to Watch For
When it comes to drama, it’s hard to top the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'1"
Age
41
Hometown
Chula Vista, CA
Education
Hilltop High School (Chula Vista, Calif.) ‘01 Arizona State University ’05, Psychology
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Dennis and Nancy Davila
- Has one sister, Natalie
- Married to Ryan Linden
- Interests include reading, writing, relaxing and drinking a good cup of coffee
- Former college teammate of Amy Cragg, who also qualified to represent Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games
- Broke the 5-minute mile barrier as a high school freshman.
Career Highlights
- 2015 Pan American Games, silver (10,000m)
- 2011 Boston Marathon, 2nd
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Marathon - Women)
- Olympic Games London 2012, (Marathon - Women)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2010 – 9th (3000m (Indoor) - Women)
- Years of participation: 3000m (Indoor) - Women 2010; Marathon - Women 2009; Half Marathon - Women 2007; 20km - Women 2006
- Top finish: 9th – 2010 (3000m (Indoor) - Women)
