Birth name Kellyn Johnson Sport Long-distance running Turned pro 2009 | Nationality American Team Wichita State Shockers Events 5000 metres, Marathon | |
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Born July 22, 1986 (age 30) ( 1986-07-22 ) Sussex, Wisconsin Club Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite | ||
Kellyn taylor after her 6th place finish at olympic marathon trials
Kellyn Taylor (born July 22, 1986) is an American long distance runner.
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- Kellyn taylor after her 6th place finish at olympic marathon trials
- Kellyn taylor after taking 4th in 10k at 2016 olympic trials
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In 2009, she finished 3rd at the NCAA indoor championships in the mile for the Wichita State Shockers.
In 2012, Kellyn finished 10th at 10,000 meters and 14th at 5,000 meters at the US Olympic Trials (track and field).
In 2014, Taylor won a national title at the 25 km distance.
At the 2015 Pan American Games she finished 3rd in the 5000 meters.
Also in 2015, she took second at the 2015 Pan American Cross Country Cup and first at the 2015 NACAC Championships in Athletics in the 5000 meters. Kellyn placed 3rd in 2015 Toronto Pan Am Track and Field Championships in 5000 meters in 15:52.78.
Kellyn placed 6th in Los Angeles at She competed at the 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials. 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships placing 25th in 1:12:42.
Kellyn Taylor placed fourth in 10,000 m behind Molly Huddle, Emily Infeld, and Marielle Hall at 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) and is an alternate to represent United States at Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Kellyn taylor after taking 4th in 10k at 2016 olympic trials
