Molly Seidel Wins Olympic Bronze Medal Running in Her 3rd Marathon Ever

Molly Seidel's third-ever marathon ended with her winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.

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The 27-year-old American long-distance runner finished third in the women's marathon with a time of 2:27:46.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir (2:27:20) and Brigid Kosgei (2:27:36) took first and second, respectively.

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Seidel is a decorated long-distance runner who dominated during her time at Notre Dame, winning the 2015 NCAA Division I cross-country championship.