Malindi Elmore Competes in TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

The fastest Canadian women’s marathoner of all time will race on Canadian soil this fall. Malindi Elmore announced that it will compete in the 2022 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16th.

Attracted by the opportunity to break the Canadian record, she was drawn to the fast, flat course at home. Elmore set a Canadian record of 2:24:50 at the 2020 Houston Marathon.

“I still feel like I haven’t had my best race yet,” Elmore said. in a press release. “I think we have the perfect conditions to put together a great build. That’s why I’m so excited to go to Toronto. “

Although she lives and trains in Kelowna, 5,000 kilometers away, Elmore knows that Toronto will always attract the best players. The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has earned the World Athletics Elite label of excellence for this race, alongside some of the world’s top marathons.

Elmore has her sights set not just on her personal best, but on achieving the Canadian Women’s All-Comers record of 2:22:16. Owned by Kenya Magdalene Masai Since the last time the marathon was held in 2019.

A year ago, Elmore finished ninth in the marathon at the Tokyo Olympics.Canada only Sylvia Luger Place high in the Olympic marathon. She was eighth at the boycotted 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

“It was really special to be in the top 10 at the Olympics,” she said of her marathon performance. She continued her Olympic performance with a 11th-place finish at the 2022 Boston Marathon in 2:27:58. Fastest time in Boston From a Canadian woman.

“I want to put together a really good build-up for Toronto,” Elmore said. “I hope to be able to reach the level of fitness that leads to Boston and Tokyo (Sapporo), and thereby below the Canadian record and PB.”

“Another goal is definitely to be on the podium. I want to win races. It’s fun to be the first to cross the line.”

Not only am I excited to race a marathon on Canadian soil on the course with my friends and family, it gives me even more motivation! @RunCRS Take this opportunity!!! https://t.co/twtWBsgcv7

— Malindi Elmore (she/her) (@MalindiElmore) August 2, 2022

Elmore is now a Canadian Olympic triathlete, but trains 150 kilos a week by herself. Joanna Brown, I jumped into a long run. Another Elmore’s training partner is 2019 Canadian Marathon Champion and Tokyo Olympic athletes Trevor Hofbauerlives 2 km away from Elmore and runs with them on their easier days.

Since 2017, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon has served as the Athletics Canada Marathon Championship and doubles as an Olympic Trial. Attendees raised over $3.08 million for his charity in 151 communities during the 2021 event