2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Shalane Flanagan has already earned a shot at a medal in the London Olympics in the marathon by winning the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon in Houston with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 38 seconds.

Trials A London Tune-up For Flanagan

Post-Race Review/ Results

Janet Cherobon-Bawcom became a U.S. citizen on November 8, 2010 she has relied on her coach Jack Daniels to help her improve. A nearly eight minute marathon PR at the U.S. Women's Olympic trials says she is headed in the right direction

Ex-Kenyan Cherobon Fails To Make U.S. Team For Olympics

Human Interest Story

Nick Symmonds is taking on the IAAF and the USA Track and Field association "antiquated" rules by selling off his shoulder to the highest bidder.

Olympian Nick Symmonds Auctions Space On His Shoulder To Call Attention  To Sponsorship Rules

Displaying the rapid strengthening of American female marathoning, results from the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials indicate that a record 120 (of 152 finishers) completed the course in under 2:50:00; eclipsing the old mark of 109, from the 1984 Marathon Trials.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results