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Elva Dryer

Represents: USA  USA
Trains: Gunnison, Colorado
Born: 26 September 1971
Educated: BA, Business Administration, Western State College
Sponsor: Strands Inc.

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Fast Times

  • 1500m: 4:10.02
  • 3000m: 8:46.06 (Prefontaine Classic, 2001)
  • 5000m: 15:03.56 (Bislett Games, 2001)
  • 10,000m: 31:21.92 (Cardinal Invite, 2005)
  • 5k: 15:27 (Carlsbad 5000, 1997)
  • 10K: 32:03 (Senior Bowl 10K)
  • 15k: 48:50 (Gate River Run, 2005)
  • 20K: 1:07.18 (New Haven Road Race, 2007)
  • Half Marathon: 1:11.40 (Houston Half Marathon, 2007)
  • Marathon: 2:31.48 (Chicago, 2006)

Memorable Races

  • 2009 US 15K Championships - 4th, 50:43
  • 2008 US 20K Championships - 2nd, 1:08:54
  • 2007 US 20K Championships - 2nd, 1:07.18
  • 2007 US 15k Championships - 3rd, 49:40
  • 2007 US Half Marathon Championships - 1st, 1:11.40
  • 2005 Bolder Boulder 10K - 1st, 32:51; US 10K Road Champion
  • 2004 Olympic Games - 10,000m
  • 2000 Olympic Games - 5000m
  • 1998 US Best 4 Mile Trolley Run - 1st, 19:40
  • 1997 Freihofers 5k - 1st, 15:29; US 5K Road Champion
  • NCAA ll Cross Country Champion (93, 94)
  • NCAA ll Outdoor 3000m Champion (93, 94, 95, 96)
  • NCAA ll Outdoor 1500m Champion (1996)
  • NCAA ll All-American - 16 Times

Recent Races

  • 2009 US 15K Championships - 4th, 50:43
  • 2008 US 20K Championships - 2nd, 1:08:54
  • 2007 ING NYC Marathon - 6th, 2:35:15 (Top American)
  • 2007 Tufts 10K (US 10K Road Champs) - 3rd, 32:53
  • 2007 New Haven Road Race (US 20K Champs) - 2nd, 1:07.18
  • 2007 Heart of Summer 10K - 5th, 33:18
  • 2007 Beach to Beacon 10K - 5th, 32:53