Alicia Monson

Alicia Monson (born 13 May 1998) is an American long distance runner who primarily competes in the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres.[2]

Alicia Monson
2019 Millrose Games
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-05-13) 13 May 1998
Amery, Wisconsin
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)1500 metres, 5000 metres, 10,000 metres
University teamWisconsin Badgers
ClubOn Athletics Club
Coached byDathan Ritzenhein
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)

Monson grew up in Amery, Wisconsin.[3] While competing for the University of Wisconsin, Alicia earned Big Ten titles, All-American titles and a 2019 5,000m indoor NCAA title. Monson runs for On Athletics Club in Boulder, Colorado.[4][5]

On June 26, 2021 at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials held in Eugene, Oregon Monson came third in the 10,000m race in a time of 31:18.55 to claim the third spot on the American team for the 10,000m at the delayed 2020 Summer Games. Such was the effort, after the medal ceremony, she collapsed and started vomiting and had to go to the hospital as a precaution, according to her coach, Dathan Ritzenhein.[6]

References
  1. Alicia Monson profile University of Wisconsin
  2. "Alicia MONSON | Profile". www.worldathletics.org.
  3. Ziemer, April. "Just a small-town girl headed to the Olympic world". Amery Free Press. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  4. "Alicia Monson joins the OAC | On". www.on-running.com.
  5. "OAC's Alicia Monson Ready for Her First Olympic Trials: Does She Double or Go All-in for the 10,000?". LetsRun.com. May 14, 2021.
  6. Butler, Sarah Lorge; Douglas, Scott (June 26, 2021). "Emily Sisson Wins the Women's 10,000 Meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials". Runner's World.
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