Sharon Thompson
QT: 2:43:54
Residence: Franklin, TN
Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI
College: University of Tennessee
Age on Race Day: 40
Qualifying Race: Michelob Ultra Madison Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:41:28
Social Handles: Instagram - @sharon_thompson
Favorite inspirational quote: "Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations and we are often woefully unprepared." - Lloyd Alexander
Favorite post-race indulgence: A big steak or hamburger
Favorite movie: Pretty Woman
Of Note:
- Mother of four and Owner of CycleBar Franklin Tennessee, premium indoor cycling
- Husband, Kevin, was All-American decathlete at University of Tennessee, where she, as Sharon Dickie, was a 3-time All-American
- Won her first half marathon at Music City in 2010, where she still holds record of 1:15:45
- Competed at 2006 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
- Has competed in three previous Olympic Trials: at 10,000m in 2004 and 2008, and marathon in 2012 (107th)
