Canada’s Linkletter eyes 1st marathon win next month in Ottawa after ‘surreal’ Boston performance

Rory Linkletter is gearing up for his Ottawa Marathon debut next month with a clear goal in mind – to win. The Canadian-born runner recently impressed at the Boston Marathon, shaving 59 seconds off his personal best to finish in an impressive two hours seven minutes two seconds.

Having competed in the 10-kilometre race on Ottawa Race Weekend for the past three years, Linkletter has his sights set on conquering the marathon distance on home soil. The 28-year-old, who hails from Calgary but now resides in Utah, has been steadily improving his times and is determined to make a mark in the marathon world.

While Linkletter remains undecided about competing in the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year, his recent performance in Boston has certainly put him one step closer to making a decision. With a goal of running a 2:05 or 2:06 marathon in the next year or two, Linkletter is focused on continuing to push his limits and improve his times.

Ranked 71st in the world rankings quota for the world championships, Linkletter is currently the top-ranked Canadian marathoner. With Athletics Canada allowed to take a maximum of three athletes for the men’s world marathon, Linkletter is in a prime position to represent his country on the international stage.

Looking ahead, Linkletter is planning to compete in a half marathon in Edmonton in August before setting his sights on future marathons. Despite facing challenges and setbacks in his racing career, Linkletter remains determined and focused on achieving his goals.

Reflecting on his Boston Marathon experience, Linkletter expressed his emotions and determination to continue improving. With a newfound sense of confidence and drive, Linkletter is committed to pushing himself to new heights in pursuit of his Olympic dreams.

As Linkletter continues on his marathon journey, he is focused on honing his skills, improving his times, and ultimately achieving his goal of becoming one of the best marathoners in the world by the 2028 Summer Games. With a strong work ethic and unwavering determination, Linkletter is poised to make a name for himself in the world of marathon running.