Obsie Birru
QT: 2:35:51
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
College: Grand View University
Age on Race Day: 30
Qualifying Race: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:35:51
Social handles: Instagram - @obbirru Twitter - @ObsieBirru
Favorite inspirational quote: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela
Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite post-race indulgence: Starbucks
Of Note:
- Academic adviser at a university 40 hours a week and working toward MBA
- Was adopted at age of 12 from Ethiopia
- Coaches for Girls on the Run and other youth teams
- 5-time NAIA Champion; 18-time All-American
