Valby also won an NCAA title in the outdoor 5,000 meters in June, Parker Valby Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Fiona OKeeffe Is on the Road to Recovery on Saturday.
Valby took down Emily Sisson’s previous record of 15:12.22, which was set in 2015. Her time is also faster than the all-time collegiate best (indoor and outdoor track) set by Jenny Simpson Sara Hall Smashes American Masters Marathon Record.
Valby went through 1600 meters in 4:48.66, then split 9:38.82 at 3200 meters, followed by a 4:42 last 1600 meters. She’s the first woman to break 15 minutes in the event during a collegiate season.
Her record comes on the heels of a dominant 2023 cross-country season, where she went undefeated during the regular season en route to winning Running Shoes - Gear. Health - Injuries.
In a post-race interview with FloTrack, Valby said that before the race, she and her coach weren’t sure if she would even run, but she did do two workouts since nationals. She plans on taking a break from running now, which will include a “few weeks off doing nothing.”
She told FloTrack that the high-level competition at the collegiate level has helped her climb to new heights. “I think the bar in the NCAA keeps getting raised higher and higher,” she said. “And it’s honestly so awesome to be a part of that.”
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