Dark Sky’s Matt Wilkinson (left) and Abdi Nur of Mike Smith’s group are among the Flagstaff-based distance runners who earned spots in the Olympics.

Flagstaff Distance Running Olympians, By Team Affiliation

To recap, here’s a list of the Flagstaff-based distance runners who have qualified (or are awaiting final rankings) for the Olympics in Paris:

Under Armour Dark Sky Distance (7)

Weini Kelati (U.S., 10,000 meters)

Edwin Kurgat (Kenya, 5,000 meters)

Matt Wilkinson (U.S., steeplechase)

Susan Ejore (Kenya, 1,500 meters)

Regan Yee (Canada, steeplechase)

Neil Gourley (Great Britain, 1,500 meters)

Lalo Herrera (Mexico, 1,500 meters)

Mike Smith’s Group (5)

Woody Kincaid (U.S., 10,000 meters)

Nico Young (U.S.,10,00 meters)

Nikki Hiltz (U.S., 1,500 meters)

Luis Grijalva (Guatemala, 5,000 meters)

Abdi Nur (U.S., 5,000 meters)

Hoka NAZ Elite (1)

Adrian Wildschutt (South Africa, 10,000 and 5,000 meters)

Ryan Hall’s Group (1)

Rory Linkletter (Canada, marathon)

McKirdy Trained (1)

Tebello Ramakongoana (Lesotho, marathon)

Very Nice Track Club (coached by Ron Warhurst)

Hobbs Kessler (U.S. 1,500 meters, 800 meters) Note: Kessler lives in Michigan but is training in Flagstaff)

University of Kansas (coached by Michael Whittlesey)

Bryce Hoppel (U.S. 800 meters. Note: Hoppel lives in Kansas but is training in Flagstaff)

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