Angela Ortiz
QT: 2:39:50
Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Hometown: Cuba, NY
College: New York University
Age on Race Day: 39
Affiliation: Distance Project NYC
Qualifying Race: Virgin Money London Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:39:50
Social handles: Instagram - @ortizange Twitter - @AngelaOrtiz
Favorite inspirational quote: "Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use." - Ruth Gordon
Favorite movie: West Side Story
Favorite post-race indulgence: Cheeseburger and pickles
Go-to breakfast: Rice and beans
Of Note:
- Professional pianist/vocalist/educator
- Hired while in college to sing backup vocals for Tito Puente in a Broadway show
- Opened for Tipica 73 as a pianist for the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
- Has had music featured on NPR
- Two of her siblings were New York State high school champions in track and field
