Ryan Shay

Ryan Shay, born May 4, 1979 – dead 3 November 3, 2007 was an US professional long-distance runner.[2] He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA. He attended the University of Notre Dame.[3] He was married to Alicia Craig, who was also an American distance runner.

Ryan Shay
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1979-05-04)May 4, 1979
Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
DiedNovember 3, 2007(2007-11-03) (aged 28)
New York City, USA
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Sport
SportTrack, Long-distance running
Event(s)5000 meters, 10,000 meters, Marathon
College teamNotre Dame
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingNo. 9
Personal best(s)5000 meters: 13:35.00[1]
10,000 meters: 28:03.44[1]
Marathon: 2:14:08[1]
Updated on 27-11-2008.
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He won several USA championships titles.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 IAAF. "Athlete profile for Ryan Shay".
  2. Lynn Zinser (November 4, 2007). 28-Year-Old Marathoner Dies in Olympic Trials. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/sports/othersports/04marathon.html?ref=othersports. Retrieved November 3, 2007. 
  3. Philip Hersh (2007). Runner dies during U.S. marathon trials. The Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-071103marathon,0,2329247.story?coll=chi_tab05_layout. Retrieved November 3, 2007. 
  4. "United States Championships (Men 1943-)". GBR Athletics. 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.