Deena Kastor: podcast appearances and interviews

Deena Michelle Kastor is an American long-distance runner and Olympian. Born on February 14, 1973, she is notable for her achievements on the road running circuit and her contributions to American distance running. Kastor held the American record in the marathon from 2003 until 2022 and simultaneously set 15 American records across various distances from 5K to the marathon. Her skill and consistency earned her the nickname of one of the top athletes in her discipline. She won a bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2004 Olympics held in Athens, Greece. Additionally, she secured victories at major marathons, winning the Chicago Marathon in 2005 and the London Marathon in 2006. In 2006, she was ranked the top female marathon runner in the world. Kastor's career includes an impressive tally of 24 national championships, with eight of those titles being in cross country. Her achievements have made her a prominent figure in American long-distance running and have contributed to her legacy as an elite athlete.