Ryan Shay

US long distance runner

Ryan Shay, born May 4, 1979 – dead 3 November 3, 2007 was an US professional long-distance runner.[2] He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA. He attended the University of Notre Dame.[3] He was married to Alicia Craig, who was also an American distance runner.

Ryan Shay
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1979-05-04)May 4, 1979
Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
DiedNovember 3, 2007(2007-11-03) (aged 28)
New York City, USA
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Sport
SportTrack, Long-distance running
Event(s)5000 meters, 10,000 meters, Marathon
College teamNotre Dame
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingNo. 9
Personal best(s)5000 meters: 13:35.00[1]
10,000 meters: 28:03.44[1]
Marathon: 2:14:08[1]
Updated on 27-11-2008.

He won several USA championships titles.[4]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 IAAF. "Athlete profile for Ryan Shay".
  2. Lynn Zinser (November 4, 2007). "28-Year-Old Marathoner Dies in Olympic Trials". The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  3. Philip Hersh (2007). "Runner dies during U.S. marathon trials". The Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 5, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  4. "United States Championships (Men 1943-)". GBR Athletics. 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.