Amy Yoder-Begley

Amy Yoder-Begley (born 11 January 1978 in Topeka, Indiana) [ [http://www.fast-women.com/athletes/interviews/amyyoderbegley.html Fast-Women.com Interview ] ] [ [http://www.peterstubbsmanagement.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=60&Itemid=79 Peter Stubbs Athletes Management & Marketing - Amy Yoder-Begley ] ] is an American middle and long distance runner and a US Olympian in the 10,000 meter event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Yoder Begley currently lives in Beaverton, Oregon with her husband Andrew Begley.

Infobox Person
birth_name = Amy Yoder
birth_date = birth date and age|1978|1|11
birth_place = Topeka, Indiana
known_for = US Olympian, 10k
occupation = Professional Athlete
alma_mater = University of Arkansas

High school career

Yoder-Begley attended East Noble High School in Kendallville, Indiana. She was a four time state champion (one cross country and three 3200 meter titles) and still holds the 3200 meter state record. [ [http://www.wndu.com/sports/headlines/22491639.html Goshen born Amy Yoder qualifies for Olympics in thrilling fashion ] ]

Collegiate career

Yoder-Begley graduated from the University of Arkansas and was a two time NCAA champion and a 15-time All-American. [ [http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUID=USATF_2008_06_27_22_06_11 USATF - News ] ]

Professional career

Yoder-Begley is a Nike Oregon Project athlete. The Nike Oregon Project is a designed to improve performance standards in American distance running. She trains with fellow athletes Galen Rupp, Kara Goucher, Adam Goucher, and Josh Rohatinsky under the training of coach Alberto Salazar.

Yoder-Begley placed 3rd in the 2008 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon setting a new personal record of 31:43.60 and qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. [ [http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/results/F14.asp USATF - Events - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field ] ] She placed 26th in the finals of the 10,000 meters at the Olympics. [http://www.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/news/newsid=218940.html#american+shalane+flanagan+gets+bronze]

Highlights [ [http://web.archive.org/web/20050207193300/www.yoderbegley.com/amyyoderbegley.html amyyoderbegley ] ]

* 15-Time NCAA All-American in Cross Country and Track
* 2-Time NCAA National Champion in Track
* 2000 USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
* 2001 Avon National 10k Champion
* 2002 United States Team Member - Beijing Ekiden
* 2002 RRCA Road Scholar Grant Recipient
* 2002 Avon Global Championships Runner-up
* 2004 USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
* 2004 USATF 10k Road National Champion
* 2008 US Olympic Team, 10k

References

External links

* [http://www.yoderbegley.com/ Yoder Begley web site]