Mammoth Lakes has become a hotbed for developing world class  long-distance runners.  Home to Team USA, coached by Terrence Mahon,  the following runners call Mammoth Lakes, CA their home:

Deena Kastor

 

2004 Athens Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon

 

2005 Winner - Chicago Marathon

 

2006 Winner - London Marathon

 

(Dennis was actually co-MVP of the track team with Deena at Agoura High School!)

Ryan Hall

 

2007 - Winner of Houston Half Marathon and new American record

 

2007 - 7th place at London Marathon - fastest debut ever by an American-born citizen.

 

2007 - Winner of the Olympic Trails in NY and new American record

Meb Keflezighi

 

2004 Athens Olympic Silver Medalist - Marathon

 

10,000 meter American record-holder

 

2nd place - NY Marathon & 3rd Place - Boston Marathon

Ian Dobson (10-time NCAA All American, Winner Big Sur Half Marathon and Manchester Road Race)

Sara Hall (4-time California State Cross-Country, US Road 5k Champion & wife of Ryan Hall

Jennifer Rhines (3-Time NCAA Outdoor Track 5000m Champion, 4th Place Rome Marathon & husband of coach Terrence) 

Kate O'Neill (2004 Olympian in the 10K, 3rd place at 2007 Chicago Marathon)