Shalane Flanagan

Shalane Flanagan, a UNC graduate, was born in Boulder, CO in 1981, but grew up in MA. In high school, she was invited to numerous All-State meets, and set records in both the mile and two mile (which still stands). At UNC, Flanagan won national cross country titles in '02 and '03, and continued to excel in track and field at distances from the 1500-5000m. Her numerous accomplishments are summarized here. Of note:

• Two-time national champion in the 5000m
• Two-time winner of the USA Cross Country Championships
• Bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 2008 Summer Olympics (American Record)

Flanagan's family is well known in the running community-- her husband was a track star at UNC and both of her parents participated in the U.S. World Cross Country Championships and are accomplished marathon runners (her mother held the world record in 1971). Flanagan now trains with the Nike Oregon Project. Follow her blog to stay up to date with her training and racing.