Biya Simbassa, born in Ethiopia, is a rising marathon runner in the U.S.

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  1. Biya Simbassa, born in Ethiopia, is a rising marathon runner in the U.S., having only run three marathons so far.
  2. His marathon debut in Prague (2023) was impressive with a time of 2:10:34, indicating his potential.
  3. Simbassa faced a setback at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, finishing 11th with a time of 2:12:21 after racing too conservatively.
  4. He significantly improved his personal best at the Valencia Marathon (2024), running 2:06:53, making him the fourth-fastest American marathoner in history.
  5. Simbassa recently signed a sponsorship deal with Asics to support him through the upcoming Olympic cycle.
  6. Asics has signed several top distance runners in the U.S. as part of its Olympic strategy.
  7. Simbassa moved to the U.S. with his family in 2007, attending high school in Minnesota and later college in Iowa and Oklahoma.
  8. Injuries had plagued his earlier career, almost leading him to quit running, but he found success after relocating to Flagstaff and training with new coaching support.
  9. His training includes high mileage (120 miles per week) and specific workouts that demonstrate his speed and capability.
  10. Simbassa aims to continue progressing in the marathon, emphasizing the importance of training, patience, and luck in the sport.

Biya Simbassa, who ripped a 2:06:53 marathon last December in Valencia, Spain, has a new contract.


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