The Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3 in Orlando had huge upsets and gutsy performances and was made more complicated by high temperatures late in the race.
Mantz and Young almost crossed the line together, with Mantz pulling ahead in the final meters. Korir overcame an 18-second deficit at 25 miles to take 3rd.
If someone other than Conner Mantz or Clayton Young runs 2:08:10 or faster on Saturday, the US will have three guaranteed men's spots in the Olympic marathon.
On Saturday morning, the weather forecast for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida, calls for sunny skies and slightly warm temperatures.
The US Olympic Marathon Trials will be held in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday – an opportunity for runners to book a place at the Games in Paris later this year.