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A 4-Year Ban. No Sponsors. No Team. Shelby Houlihan Just Won Her 14th U.S. Title—and She’s Not Done Yet
Shelby Houlihan isn’t running from her past. She’s running straight into whatever comes next.With a late-race surge and her trademark finishing kick, Shelby captured the 5,000m U.S. title at Hayward Field. She proved it: she’s not done. Not even close.Just a few years ago, her career looked over. For an athlete at the height of her prime, it was a devastating blow. Before that, Houlihan had been the face of U.S. middle-distance running. She shattered American records in the 1500 meters (3:54.99) and 5000 meters (14:23.92), won 12 national titles, and finished just off the podium at the 2019…
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