Deena Kastor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Deena Kastor
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1973(1973-02-14)
Age	51
Birthplace	Waltham
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Aquarius

Deena Kastor Biography

Deena Kastor is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on February 14, 1973 in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Lang distance athlete who took home the bronze medal in the marathon race at the 2004 Olympics.

The athlete was part of the US Track and Field squad during the 2004 Olympics which comprised She was part of a US Track and Field squad at the 2004 Olympics that included Marion Jones..

Kastor has earned two silver medals (2002 Dublin, long race; 2003 Lausanne, long race) in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

In recent years, Kastor has shifted her focus toward the marathon distance. After winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Marathon, she won the 2005 Chicago Marathon. In 2006, she won the London Marathon, setting an American record. She placed sixth at the 2006 New York City Marathon and fifth at the 2007 Boston Marathon. Kastor is a featured subject in the 2007 marathon documentary Spirit of the Marathon, which follows her victory at the 2005 Chicago Marathon.

She got married to Andrew Kastor, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2011.

Deena Kastor Net Worth

Deena Kastor is one of the richest Runner from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deena Kastor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student at her time at the University of Arkansas where she was eight times All-American.

In 2006, Track and Field News named her as the top female marathoner.

Deena Michelle Kastor (née Drossin; born February 14, 1973) is an American long-distance runner. She holds American records in the marathon and numerous road distances. She won the bronze medal in the women’s marathon at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. She is also an eight-time national champion in cross country.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Deena Kastor height 5 ft 4 in Deena weight 47 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Deena Kastor Dating?

According to our records, Deena Kastor married to Andrew Kastor. As of December 1, 2023, Deena Kastor’s is not dating anyone.

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It was announced in August 2010 that Kastor and her husband were expecting their first child, Piper Bloom, in March 2011. It was also announced that Deena would be making her return to racing at the New York Mini 10K.

Facts & Trivia

Deena Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Deena Kastor celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

She is married to Andrew Kastor. In August 2010, they announced that she was three months pregnant with their first child, Piper. As a result, she announced she would not compete in that year’s New York City Marathon, held November 7. Her daughter was born in February 2011.

Top Facts about Deena Kastor

1. Deena Kastor is an American long-distance runner.
2. She won bronze in the 2004 Olympic marathon.
3. Kastor holds the American record for the marathon.
4. She has also won multiple national titles and awards.
5. Kastor was inducted into the USATF Hall of Fame in 2018.
6. She is known for her positive attitude and mental toughness.
7. Kastor has written a book about her running career.
8. She founded the Mammoth Track Club with her husband.
9. Kastor advocates for healthy living and community involvement.
10. Her personal best time for the marathon is 2:19:36.

Does Deena Kastor still run?

Personal information
Website| www.deenakastor.com
Sport
Country| United States
Event(s)| Marathon, 10,000 m

What is Deena Kastor doing now?

Deena has lived in Mammoth Lakes, California since 2001. Her husband Andrew Kastor is the head coach of the Mammoth Track Club. Deena loves to run around the Lakes Basin and in Shady Rest Park. After practice she can be found walking her two mastiffs around their neighborhood or cooking for family and friends at home.

How old is Deena Kastor?

49 years (February 14, 1973)

What is the world record for the women's marathon?

TypeMarkCompetitor
World Records| 2:14:04 Mx| Brigid KOSGEI
World Records| 2:17:01 Wo| Mary Jepkosgei KEITANY
World Championships in Athletics Records| 2:20:57| Paula RADCLIFFE
World Leading 2022| 2:16:02| Brigid KOSGEI

What was the significance of Kenyan runner Tegla Loroupe completing the

race in 1994?

In 1994, Loroupe ran her first major marathon in New York. Running against the world’s strongest competition, she won. As a consequence she was idolised by many young people in Africa: at last, a woman champion to complement the many successful male runners.