736. Jess McClain's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
"Of course making the Olympic team would be amazing, but it's not going to define who I am. It's not an end-all-be-all for me."
When Jess McClain lined up at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials earlier this year, she did so as an under-the-radar, unsponsored, self-coached athlete — and she finished fourth, becoming the official Team USA Alternate in the marathon. Just a few weeks ago, Jess competed in the 10,000m at the U.S. Track & Field Trials, this time as a Brooks Running-sponsored (still self-coached) one to watch — and, again, she finished fourth! In this conversation, Jess talks about…
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