Updated: Sep 16, 2022 07:55
Meb Keflezighi (Photograph Giancarlo Colombo)
Olympic silver medalist and New York Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi will visit the island to share her experience as an honorary guest speaker for the 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
The 47-year-old Eritrean-born American finished runner-up in the 2004 Olympic marathon and won the 2009 New York City Marathon and 2014 Boston Marathon, becoming the first Olympic medalist to win two prestigious events. .
Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge spokesperson Laura Hocking said: “Meb was one of the most accomplished distance runners of his time and we are honored to welcome him to Bermuda.
Keflezighi will be attending the BTC Runner Expo at Hamilton Princess on January 13th and will be the lead speaker at the Pasta Dinner at Hamilton Princess on January 14th. He will also participate in all three days of racing, slipping into his running gear and possibly participating.
Olympic silver medalist, New York Marathon and Boston Marathon winner, and best-selling author Meb Keflezighi (Photograph Moose Peterson)
Keflezighi has competed in four Olympic Games, making her final appearance at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the age of 41, making her the oldest marathon runner to qualify for the US Olympic team at the time. .
He also achieved glorious success at a young age while attending the University of California, Los Angeles. He wins four National Collegiate Athletic Association championship titles.
Keflezighi retired from the sport in 2017.
Since then, he has co-authored several books, including two New York Times bestsellers, is a global ambassador for endurance running, and is an acclaimed keynote speaker.
“Meb is not only an internationally acclaimed athlete with many accolades to his name, but also a best-selling author and a highly engaging and motivational speaker. and share great stories,” added Hocking.
Hazel Clarke, Global Director of Sales and Business Development for Bermuda Tourism Board and a three-time Olympian in track and field who represented the United States, said Keflezighi’s story and achievements are an “inspiration” for athletes around the world. said.
“His story and achievements are an inspiration to both world-class and amateur athletes around the world,” she added. It offers a unique opportunity to meet and hear stories from globally recognized and highly decorated long-distance runners.
“Meb Keflezighi is a legend in the running world and I am really looking forward to hosting Meb at the Bermuda Triangle Challenge in January.”
Olympic silver medalist, New York and Boston Marathon winner, and best-selling author Meb Keflezighi agrees to be guest speaker at Bermuda Triangle Challenge (Photograph Moose Peterson)
Keflezighi is also the founder of the MEB Foundation, which promotes youth health, education and fitness. The foundation provides grants to organizations and charities that work together to improve the health and well-being of communities and young people around the world.
The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is a three-day running event.
It begins at the Butterfield Front Street Mile on January 13th, followed by the BF&M 10k Run/Walk on January 14th and the PwC Bermuda Marathon and Bermuda Half Marathon on January 15th.
“Chubb is proud to be the Lead Event Sponsor of the 2023 Bermuda Triangle Challenge and delighted to have four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi headlining.
“We look forward to welcoming Keflezighi and all event attendees in January.”
Participants will have the option to perform a Full Triangle Challenge or a Half Triangle Challenge. The Half Triangle Challenge is one in which he completes three races in three days. It can be Mile, 10K, Full Marathon or Half Marathon.
For registration details, please visit https://www.bermudatrianglechallenge.com/registration/.
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