1. Parker Alys Valby was born on September 27,2002 and is a professional American track and field and cross-country athlete.
16 Facts About Parker Valby
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Parker Valby is a six-time NCAA champion and the current NCAA record holder for the indoor 5000m, outdoor 5000m, and outdoor 10000m.
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Parker Valby was a competitive swimmer before first running cross-country in 2016.
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Parker Valby became the Florida state champion and the Florida state all-time record holder whilst still a junior.
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Parker Valby started out her redshirt junior season strong by winning the Wisconsin Nuttycombe invite over rival Katelyn Tuohy in a course time of 19:17.2.
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On December 2,2023, Parker Valby set a new NCAA record for the indoor 5000m while competing at Boston University.
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At the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, Parker Valby broke her own collegiate record in the 5000m and picked up another NCAA title, running 14:52.79 in Boston.
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Parker Valby had a comfortable margin of victory ahead of 2nd placer Taylor Roe who finished in 15:15.
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Parker Valby set a new championship record winning the 5000 metres at the SEC Championship in Gainesville, Florida on May 11,2024.
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Parker Valby competed in the 2024 Olympic trials held in Eugene, Oregon.
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Parker Valby finished fourth in the 5000m event, one spot out of making the Olympic team.
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Parker Valby returned for the 10000m event later in the trials, where she finished second behind Weini Kelati.
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Parker Valby competed in the 10,000 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in August 2024, placing eleventh in the final in 30:59.28.
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On October 17,2024, Parker Valby announced that she had signed a professional contract with New Balance.
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Parker Valby will join New Balance Boston and be coached by Mark Coogan.
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In June 2023, Parker Valby signed an endorsement agreement with sportswear brand Nike.