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“PBs Don’t Matter. Winning Does.” Marco Langon On Pressure, Confidence, And Why He Wants To Destroy Everyone
Marco Langon wants all the smoke, and he isn’t hiding from a soul.
The last time Marco was here, he was already one of the best distance runners in the NCAA. Since then? He’s leveled up.
Marco went out and ran 13:05 for 5,000 meters in December, breaking Villanova’s school record and becoming one of the five fastest collegiate indoor 5000m runners in history. He came in second in a thrilling race, being edged out by Habtom Samuel (the 2025 XC Champion) by 0.0004 seconds.
His quotes and energy post-race continue to make him a welcome figure in the sport. He’s not quiet and he’s not afraid to…
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