Canadian marathoner Rory Linkletter is focused on winning the Ottawa Marathon next month following a personal best performance at the Boston Marathon. Linkletter, who finished sixth in Boston with a time of 2:07:02, has set his sights on claiming victory on home soil at the Ottawa Marathon. He views the race as a prime opportunity to take his marathon career to the next level.
Despite being undecided about participating in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September, Linkletter’s Boston performance has brought him closer to making a decision. He aims to run a 2:05 or 2:06 marathon within the next couple of years, with his eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. As the top-ranked Canadian marathoner, Linkletter faces stiff competition from fellow runners like Cam Levins, who holds the North American record.
After Ottawa, Linkletter plans to race in the Edmonton Marathon’s half marathon in August. Reflecting on his Boston experience, he shared the emotional journey of crossing the finish line and securing a lifetime best in a highly competitive field.
Source: Swifteradio.com
