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 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！