Olympic Marathon Trials ‘07:
Elite Athlete Profile:
DATHAN RITZENHEIN
Posted November 3rd, 2007 at 6:15 AM by thefinalsprint.com
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics
Many athletes would wilt under the pressure of being labeled “the future of U.S. distance running.” But Dathan Ritzenhein has been called that since his days as a schoolboy star in Rockford, Michigan. And he merely takes it in stride because his results strongly suggest the label fits.
Before he turned 22, Ritzenhein helped lead the University of Colorado to the 2002 NCAA Cross Country Championships title, won an individual NCAA cross country title, set a U.S. collegiate record in the 10,000 meters and qualified for the 2004 Olympics. And he accomplished all that despite being beset with injuries. (A stress fracture in his foot led to a DNF in the 10,000 meters at the Athens Olympics.)
Since turning pro three years ago “Ritz” has excelled in international events…
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