2008 Womens Olympic Marathon Trials

Name:
Briana Whaley

Town, State:
Culpeper, Virginia

DOB:
29-Jul-78

Qualifying Performance:
2:46:20

04.25.08

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon Ends in Historic Fashion

On a spectacular Sunday morning in Boston, the top female marathoners in the United States put forth an historic performance. Deena Kastor, Magdalena Lewy Boulet, and Blake Russell headlined the April 20 show.

04.21.08

Race Day Fast Facts

Facts and figures from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon.

04.20.08

Race Day Report

Deena Kastor, Magdalena Lewy Boulet and Blake Russell race their way on to the U.S. Olympic marathon team.

04.20.08

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon Quotes

Deena Kastor, Magdalena Lewy Boulet, Blake Russell, Joan Samuelson and other top finishers' quotes from the mixed zone and post-race press conference.

Welcome to Bostontrials2008.com. This site has been designed to provide information for anyone interested in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon, whether you are a fan, an athlete, or a member of the media.

In addition, Bostontrials2008.com offers an archive of press releases, a complete history of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Women's Marathon and U.S. performances in the Olympic women's marathon, and details about the new course created specifically for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Women's Marathon.

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Parking Restrictions During the Race

Road Closures During the Race

04.12.08

An Interview with Linda Somers-Smith

Linda Somers-Smith has qualified for six consecutive Olympic Trials marathons. In 1996 she placed second, and qualified for the Olympic Team. Somers-Smith qualified with a 2:41:04 finish at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon this past January.