Marathon News - Ritzenhein Becomes a Father

Sep-29-2007

Ritzenhein Becomes a Father
by David Monti
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One of America's top contenders in the Nov. 3 Olympic Trials marathon, Dathan Ritzenhein, became a father for the first time yesterday. His wife, Kalin, gave birth to a daughter, Addison Lee Ann Ritzenhein, born at 1:14 p.m. Pacific time.

"Kalin did great and is recovering," Ritzenhein wrote in a text message to friends.

Ritzenhein, 24, made his marathon debut at the ING New York City Marathon last November in 2:14:01, struggling in the final miles. However, his
27:35.65 10,000m best certainly shows he can run significantly faster for the longer distance.

The Ritzenheins live in Eugene, Ore.