Austin Bogina
QT: 2:16:20
Residence: Lawrence, KS
Hometown: Arma, KS
College: Pittsburg State University (undergraduate); University of Kansas (graduate)
Age on Race Day: 26
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:16:20
Social Handles: Instagram/Twitter - @austinbogina
Favorite inspirational quote: "Relentless Forward Progress"
Go-to breakfast: Chocolate chip pancakes swimmin' in syrup
Favorite sports team: Bowerman Babes
Favorite vacation spot: Alamosa or Boulder, CO
Of Note:
- Doctoral candidate and Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant in Sport Management at University of Kansas
- Got OTQ in his debut marathon
- 2019 USATF 50 km Road Championships runner-up; on Team USA at the 2019 50 km Road World Championships in Romania in September
- Mother was a three-time All American and now is a high school track and field and cross country coach; father took up running after pacing him and sister on a bike during their training runs. Sister is a two-time All American still competing for Adams State
