Susie Rivard
QT: 2:44:41
Residence: Portland, OR
Hometown: Brighton, MI
College: Grand Valley State University
Age on Race Day: 33
Affiliation: Portland Roses
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:44:41
Social Handles: Instagram - @susannaelaine Twitter - @SusieRivard
Favorite inspirational quote: "Be brave"
Favorite show: The Four Agreements
Favorite song to run to: Champion by Bishop Briggs
Of Note:
- New Balance Run Specialty Account Manager
- Founded Portland Roses in 2015 and was inspired to train and qualify for the 2020 Olympic Trials by her training partners. After missing the mark by 36 seconds in Chicago, qualified at CIM 8 weeks later
- Won 2015 Portland Marathon; 1st American and 20th overall at the 2016 BMW Berlin Marathon
- Participated in 2016 Beer Mile World Championships
- Her cat, Ponderosa, likes to visit Portland parks and breweries on a leash
