La Verne alumna Lenore Moreno competes in the U.S. Olympic Marathon trials Saturday in Los Angeles. With the Los Angeles heat beating down, Moreno was in 47th place after mile one. At mile nine, Moreno ran side by side with Tori Tyler, who dropped from the race at mile 14. By mile 20 she was in 13th place. She held her place for the next six miles to finish 13th of 149 women. Moreno finished with a personal best time of 2:39:44. / photo by Emily Bieker
A “Gold Standard” motivational speaking event was hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Tuesday, in the Athletic Pavilion before an audience of about 20.
For many athletes, it is a dream to be an Olympian. Seasonally, men and women attempt qualifying rounds for their sport and, regardless of talent and strength, do not pass their event. However, every four years, some have the opportunity to represent their country at Olympic Games participating in a sport they love, even if they are not competing.
Achieving 2014 and 2015 Female Athlete of the Year and All-American status is not the end for Maddie Lovrensky, as she hopes to be a part of the United States Olympic Team.