World Class Athlete, Meb, Captures a Spot on the U.S. Team at the 2016 Olympic Trials Today
Skechers Performance Elite Athlete, Meb, Took Second Place at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials with a Marathon Time of 2:12:21
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Skechers Performance Elite Athlete, Meb, secured his spot on the 2016 U.S. Summer Olympic team today, coming in second place with a marathon time of 2:12:21 at the Trials, which were held in Los Angeles on February 13, 2016. Wearing his namesake Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 – 2016 shoes, Meb also set the American Masters Record for the marathon today. This will be Meb’s fourth time competing as an Olympic athlete. He currently holds a silver medal from the 2004 Athens Olympics for the marathon and is the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials marathon champion. He will be joining Galen Rupp and Jared Ward in Rio de Janerio, Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Skechers Performance Elite Athlete, Meb, Crossing the Finish Line at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Wearing Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 - 2016. (Photo: Business Wire)
“It’s hard to put into words what I’m feeling right now,” said Meb. “There are so many people that have helped me get to where I am today and I could not have won without the support of my family and my incredible fans. I’m humbled beyond words and I could not be more proud to be an American athlete as I am today. I’m honored to be heading to Rio to represent the U.S.”
At 40 years old, Meb is currently the oldest Olympic marathoner competing in the 2016 Games, and today he proved there is no stopping this Southern Californian elite distance runner. Meb was the first American man to win the 2014 Boston Marathon since 1983 with a winning time of 2:08:37. Meb is also a three-time Olympian with a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics for the marathon and is the 2012 US Olympic Trials marathon champion.
“Today marks an incredible day for the Skechers family, which we are proud to call Meb a part of,” said Rick Higgins, SVP, Merchandising/Marketing, Skechers Performance. “We could not be more thrilled for Meb’s monumental accomplishment today and he truly is an example of an American hero. We are looking forward to celebrating with Meb and supporting him on this Olympic journey to Rio.”
Meb has worked with the Skechers Performance Division since signing on as the brand ambassador in 2011. He has worked closely with the team in developing the brand’s performance running shoes including his namesake racing flat that he won in today—the Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 – 2016.
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Released Feb 13, 2016 • 6:49 pm EST