SGT Lawi Lalang

10,000m

Lawi’s running career began in 2007, when as a high schooler he watched the Olympics and dreamed of competing at the most elite levels himself. He was awarded the opportunity to run for the University of Arizona, and it was there he recognized the possibility of competing at the international level. He broke university records and NCAA records, and was an eight-time NCAA champion. After his collegiate career, he ran professionally for a major sports brand, and then joined the Army in 2017 to continue his path to greatness in the sport.