Jen Rhines

Hometown: Syracuse, New York, USA
Date of Birth: July 1, 1974

Accomplishments:

• Jen was a two-time state champion in the 1500m.

• Her junior year in college, she won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) titles in cross-country, indoor, and outdoor track.

• She is a three-time Olympian. Each time, she competed in a different event—the 10,000m (6.21 miles) in 2000, the marathon (26.2 miles) in 2004, and the 5,000m (3.1 miles) in 2008.

Fun Facts:

• Jen attended college at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where she pursued a degree in civil engineering.

• She is a huge gymnastics fan.

Quote: "The one thing that I really appreciate about being a runner is the incredible friendships and camaraderie that we, as runners, share.”

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