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Santucci's Eyes Set on Olympics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Former West Virginia University cross country and track and field star Clara (Grandt) Santucci will continue her dream as a marathoner as she competes at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday, Feb. 13 in Los Angeles, California. The 26.2 mile marathon begins at 1 p.m., ET.

Fan can watch the race live on NBC. The race also will be simulcast online at NBC Sports Live Extra, or on the Live Extra app on your mobile device.

Santucci enters the race as the No. 13-ranked women in the field of 246. In 2011, she ran a personal-best time of 2:29.