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Jul 10
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Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Tr...

Jason Fitzgerald
About this episode

Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time NCAA All-American and a 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

Colleen went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, finishing 8th in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She is also a current world record-holder in the 4x1500-meter relay, set in 2020.

In this episode, we discuss Colleen's:

  • Recent training and the types of workouts she's doing
  • Current battles with injuries
  • Brief stint as a triathlete
  • New athlete-owned pro track team Meridia

To support this new team and its athletes, register for their upcoming Meridia Mile and test yourself over a single mile this summer!

Don't miss my previous conversation with Colleen

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