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Matt Llano

b. 1988

American long-distance runner

Long-distance runner Athletics competitor
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About Matt Llano

Born 1988. Matt Llano is an American long-distance runner and athletics competitor.

Collegiate Matt Llano was an All-American in cross country for the Richmond Spiders in 2010. Matt earned 10k All-American status on the track. Matt finished third at the 2007 USA Junior outdoor national championships at IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana in the 10,000 meters with a time of 31:19.03 to earn USATF Jr. All-America honors.

Professional In January 2014, Matt Llano ran 61:47 in Houston at the USA Half Marathon Championships to earn 5th place. At the 2014 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships on March 29, 2014 races were held in Copenhagen, Denmark, Matt Llano finished 35th. On October 22, 2015, Matt Llano ran the 2015 Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:12:28.

Personal life In 2013 Matt Llano came out as gay in his blog becoming the first openly gay professional long distance runner at that time.

Career statistics

Track and field

Personal best 10,000 meters: 28:43.30 Half marathon: 1:01:47 17th fastest American half marathon all-time Marathon: 2:11:14

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Important facts

Born
1 August 1988, Annapolis
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Long-distance runner, athletics competitor
Nationality
United States, Americans
Education
University of Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Llano?

American long-distance runner

When was Matt Llano born?

Matt Llano was born on 1 August 1988 in Annapolis.

What is Matt Llano's occupation?

Matt Llano is a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Matt Llano?

Matt Llano is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matt Llano

· Wikidata: Q21642724

· DBpedia: Matt Llano

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