Desi Davila Named USATF Athlete of the Week

10/2/2013

INDIANAPOLIS - Desi Davila (Chula Vista, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week after finishing as the top American woman at the Berlin Marathon.



Davila finished fifth, crossing the line in 2:29:15 to finish in her return to the marathon. Berlin marked Davila’s comeback from an injury that has plagued her since 2012. She finished second in the Olympic Trials in 2012 at Houston, but did not finish at the Games in London due to an injury that was later diagnosed as a femoral stress fracture.

Earlier this year, Davila was second at the USATF Half-Marathon Championships in Duluth, Minn.. She said going into the Berlin race that the course was “flat and forgiving” and conducive to a good return from injury.

Now in its 12th year, USATF’s Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on www.usatf.org. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.

2013 Winners: January 9, Bobby Mack; January 16, Mary Cain; January 22, Ajeé Wilson; January 30, Duane Solomon; February 6, Chris Derrick; February 13, Jeremy Taiwo; February 20, Alysia Montaño; February 27, Galen Rupp; March 6, Jenn Suhr; March 13, Tia Brooks; March 20, Bridget Franek; March 27, Ben True; April 3, Darvis “Doc” Patton; April 10, Octavious Freeman; April 24, Erik Kynard; May 1, Queen Harrison; May 8, Tyson Gay; May 15, Jon Olsen; May 22, Mary Cain; May 29, Michael Tinsley; June 5, Mary Cain; June 12, Brianna Rollins; June 26, Brianna Rollins; July 3, Thomas Burns; July 10, Ryan Whiting; July 17, William Bell. Sr.; July 24, Jenny Simpson; July 31, Tia Jones; August 14, Brittney Reese; August 21, LaShawn Merritt; August 28, Megan Glasmann; September 4, Matt Tegenkamp; September 11, Mandy Ortiz; September 18, David Oliver; September 25, Molly Huddle; October 3, Desi Davila.




Susan Hazzard
Director of Public Relations
USA Track & Field
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Desiree Davila (Hilltop HS, Chula Vista CA 2001; Arizona State 2006)