Philip Sesemann, a British long-distance runner, has made a remarkable shift from medicine to marathon training. Originally balancing a medical career with his athletic pursuits, Sesemann gave up his medical license in 2023 to fully dedicate himself to his Olympic dream. His decision paid off early this year when he achieved a qualifying time of 2:08:04 at the Seville Marathon, which secured his spot for the 2024 Olympics. His journey to this milestone has been marked by grit and resilience, particularly as he trained up to 174 km a week, often with his dogs, Haile and Kipchoge, who he fondly refers to as his "mileage mutts".
Natasha Wodak is a celebrated long-distance runner who has achieved notable success in both track and road racing. Initially finding her strength in the 10,000m and half-marathon events, she set a Canadian record in the 10,000m in 2015, clocking in at 31:41.59. Overcoming personal and physical challenges, including injuries and setbacks that sidelined her for nearly a year, Wodak returned to form, qualifying for her first Olympics in Rio 2016 in the 10,000m, where she placed 22nd.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
CJ Albertson
Born: October 11, 1993
Nationality: American
Long-distance runner
Clayton Jordan Albertson is a standout...
He is an Australian middle-distance runner best known for his performance in the 1500 metres. He competed in two Olympic Games, first at the 2012 London Olympics and again at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he made history by becoming the first Australian male in 40 years to qualify for the Olympic 1500m final, finishing ninth. Gregson formerly held the Australian record for the 1500 metres with a time of 3:31.06, set in 2010 at the Monaco Diamond League, a record that stood until Stewart McSweyn broke it in 2021. Throughout his career, Gregson established himself as one of Australia’s top middle-distance athletes, running 32 sub-4 minute miles and competing in various international championships, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Jessica Stenson
Born: August 15, 1987
Nationality: Australian
Long-distance runner
She's one of Australia's most accomplished...
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Adrian Potter
Born: March 9, 1995
Nationality: Australian
Middle and long-distance runner
Adrian Potter is a...
One of Australia's most accomplished middle-distance and marathon runners. Specializing in the 3000m steeplechase, she holds the Australian record of 9:14.28 and has competed in four Olympic Games: London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. Gregson first made her mark as a teenager, winning the Australian U18 3000m title in 2006 before earning an athletics scholarship to the University of Florida. Her Olympic debut came in London, and she reached her peak in 2016, setting multiple personal bests and reaching the finals in both the 3000m steeplechase and 5000m at the Rio Olympics.
