Dathan Ritzenhein
QT: 2:16:19
Residence: Rockford, MI
Hometown: Rockford, MI
College: University of Colorado
Age on Race Day: 37
Affiliation: Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project
Qualifying Race: Boston Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:16:19
Social handles: Instagram & Twitter - @djritzenhein
Favorite post-race indulgence: Burger and beer
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite road race: Boston Marathon
Of Note:
- 3-time Olympian: 10,000m in 2004 and 2012; marathon in 2008
- 3-time USATF Cross Country Champion; former American Record-holder, 10,000m (12:56.27)
- IAAF World Half Marathon bronze medalist, 2009
- He and wife, Kalin, who ran in high school together, have two children: a 12-year-old daughter, Addison, and 9-year-old son, Jude
- Has persevered through three surgeries and multiple other injuries in his 16-year career
