來自美國維吉尼亞州的小鎮中洛錫安（Midlothian）的 Keira D’Amato，6月15日自己測驗5000m，跑出15:04，這個時間比她 2006 年的 5000m 正式最佳還快 1:05，也超越奧運參賽標準 15:10！也相當於歷史上第七位 35 歲以上跑進 15:05 內的女性！

Wow!!!!! Keira D'Amato just ran a time of 15:04; she’s now the 7th woman in history to run a sub-15:05 5k at the age of 35+. History has been made!

Video: https://t.co/LVMtWNrcPZhttps://t.co/F5A6BLLZ1X pic.twitter.com/yiqM2x91OY

— Joseph Fuller (@justrunfuller) June 15, 2020

今年35歲的 Keira D’Amato，自高中開始選手生涯，就讀美利堅大學（American University）時獲得2005年全美大學聯盟一級越野賽第五名，畢業後嘗試成為全職跑者，但成績普通，2008年高掛釘鞋，成為一名房地產經紀人、結婚、育有一男一女。

 

 

 

 

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Blast from the past! NCAA's 2005.

Keira D'Amato（@keiradamato）分享的貼文 於 PDT 2013 年 9月 月 8 日 下午 3:29 張貼

2005年NCAA越野賽第五名

直到2016年 Keira D’Amato 重拾跑鞋，本來是為健康而跑，沒想到喚醒了沈睡已久的跑步天份和突破自我的企圖心，從休閒路跑、山徑跑，逐漸開始參加路跑、馬拉松，2019年柏林馬拉松跑出 2:34:55 達標奧運馬拉松選拔，點燃了她的鬥志；當時同場曹純玉跑出 2:34:18，在她前面不遠！

 

 

 

 

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Two days removed from the @berlinmarathon, so it's time to start moving forward towards the next one... but before I do... kudos to these dynamite people that helped me get to the start line healthy: Dr. Rob Green with Active Chiropractic (Midlothian, VA), I routinely saw him whether I was banged up or not, I credit him to keeping me injury free through this marathon long training cycle! @s_millertime with Bon Secour, thank you for keeping me running at full force by massaging away any knots or tightness. As much as I enjoy her massages, I enjoy our conversations even more as she constantly has me laughing. AJ Morrison with Multisport In Motion has been working with me for over a year perfecting my race nutrition strategy. I can confidently say I nailed the fueling at Berlin, with AJ to credit! @beardown2_2 with @boironusa hooked me up with the best homeopathic remedies to stay healthy while traveling, overcoming jet lag, and even inflammation/soreness. Works like a charm! Last, but not least, the man with the plan, tower of power, the coachest with the mostest, @scottraczko with @potomacriverrunning. I finally started listening to you <almost> all the time... and, turns out, you were right! You people rock. I'm super grateful for all you do. Let's keep these PRs coming!!!

Keira D'Amato（@keiradamato）分享的貼文 於 PDT 2019 年 10月 月 1 日 下午 12:43 張貼

2019年柏林馬達標奧運選拔

2020年 Keira D’Amato 在休士頓馬拉松半馬組跑出 70:01，晶片時間為 69:59，一個多月後在美國奧運選拔崎嶇艱難的路線跑出 2:34:24，排名第15，再往前邁了一大步！

 

 

 

 

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A shout out to some of the strongest women I know on #internationalwomensday (darn, Instagram for limiting me to 10 photos!). I was raised, friended, competed with, and surrounded by strong women my whole life. Being supported and celebrated by women I respect is a very powerful thing. We are definitely better together. #bettertogether

Keira D'Amato（@keiradamato）分享的貼文 於 PDT 2020 年 3月 月 8 日 上午 11:53 張貼

2020年奧運馬拉松選拔第再破個人最佳

 

 

 

 

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A week ago, Team D’Amato made our way down to Houston for the @chevronhoustonmarathon. What. A. Weekend. We celebrated a birthday, family went to fan fest at the Astros’ stadium, Ant & TD went to the Rockets v. Lakers game, saw old friends (I cant believe I didn’t get a picture with HS bestie, @mepleymcwilliams!), and had maybe the best race of my life? Let’s do it again. Next stop, Atlanta! #roadtothetrials

Keira D'Amato（@keiradamato）分享的貼文 於 PST 2020 年 1月 月 24 日 上午 5:22 張貼

休士頓馬拉松半馬組晶片成績70分內

由於疫情關係，數個月來都沒有賽事，Keira D’Amato 和教練 Scott Raczko 重拾封塵已久的田徑場訓練，三個月後自測5000m，在訓練夥伴的配速下，跑出比14年前個人最佳還快一分多的 15:04！

Keira D’Amato 2016年重拾跑鞋以來的全部訓練都放在她 Strava 個人帳號上，她馬拉松訓練時的里程每週約 150-200k，準備較短距離時每週約 120-150k。

三、四年來 Keira D’Amato 一直以全職房地產經紀人的身份外加撫養兩個小孩在練跑，沒有實質贊助， 雖然馬拉松選不上奧運，以 15:04 的實力，絕對有代表美國參加奧運的可能，如果成功入選，將是另一個改變常識的傳奇人物！