Inspiring Generations: Celebrating the First Women's Olympic Marathon Trials Panel Discussions
Schedule
Sat May 18 2024 at 11:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
The Olympia Ballroom | Olympia, WA
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Join Club Oly Road Runners in celebrating the first women's Olympic marathon trials that took place here in Olympia, WA in 1984. This historic event was a milestone in women's running. Our panel discussions feature:
Des Linden, 2-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon Champion
Jacqueline Hansen, 1973 Boston Marathon Champion and 1984 trials participant.
Cheryl Treworgy, the first woman to break 2:50 in the marathon
Jack Daniels, Olympian and world famous coach.
Local athletes and trials participants: Rich Brown, Karen Steen, Linda Huyck and Angela French and so many more!
Raising funds for Bras for Girls, a non profit that gives sports bras to girls in need with the goal of increasing the participation girls/women in sports.
Events are free, but please consider making a donation for Bras for Girls.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Olympia/InspiringGenerations
Capital City Marathon Run Fair is across the street from the event and is from 12-5 pm.
Rising Capital City Runners Kids' Run, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 2024, Banquet dinner with athletes hosted by the Olympia Trials Legacy Committee
Sunday, May 19, 2024, Capital City Marathon
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Where is it happening?
The Olympia Ballroom, 116 Legion Way SE,Olympia,WA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
