![]() ![]() Olympic trials in 2016, but missed the entire meet with a sacral fracture. Molly Seidel overcame OCD, eating disorders for Olympic gloryĪ national champion cross country runner for Notre Dame in college, Seidel spent her amateur career running distances of 3,000 to 10,000 meters, less than a quarter the length of an official marathon. To just get to Tokyo, Seidel had to overcome a whole lot more than inexperience. I'm so grateful for everyone who got me here and I'm so happy." ![]() This is my family, this is my coach, this is everyone who's trained with me. Just getting here was a dream come true," Seidel said to NBC. Seidel was visibly emotional as she crossed the finish line and after the race, especially when given the chance to speak with a family who watched the whole race back in her native Wisconsin. Finishing less than a minute ahead of Seidel were Peres Jepchirchir (2:27:20) and Brigid Kosgei (2:27:36), both of Kenya. ![]()
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