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Jake Riley

b. 1988

American long-distance runner

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Born 1988. Jake Riley is an American athletics competitor.

Jacob Riley (born November 2, 1988) is a retired American long-distance runner. He placed second behind Galen Rupp at the 2020 United States Olympic Trials (marathon), securing a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (which were rescheduled to start July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Riley finished the race in a personal best time of 2:10:02. Riley was the first American (and ninth overall finisher) in the 2019 Chicago marathon, in a time of 2:10:36.

Riley represents the Boulder Track Club where he is coached by Lee Troop. Previously, he ran for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project. In the 2016 US Olympic Trials Marathon, Riley finished 15th in 02:18:31. Riley won the 2012 USATF Club Cross Country Championship, covering the 10k race in a time of 29:58.

Collegiate career In college, Riley competed for Stanford University, where he was an 8-time All-American. Riley placed third in the 10,000m at the 2010 NCAA Championship, in a time of 28:57.41.

Personal life Riley is from Bellingham, Washington, and resides in Boulder, Colorado.

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Sehome High School, Stanford University, University of Colorado Boulder
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Who is Jake Riley?

American long-distance runner

When was Jake Riley born?

Jake Riley was born on 2 November 1988 in Bellingham.

What is Jake Riley's occupation?

Jake Riley is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Jake Riley?

Jake Riley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jake Riley

· Wikidata: Q86739689

· DBpedia: Jake Riley

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