College Runner Shatters Vermont Marathon Record

A college rookie just shattered the Vermont City Marathon record with a blistering 2:15:52—his first ever full marathon—and earned his spot at the 2028 Olympic Trials. Ryan Smith, a Bates grad who ran his first half-marathon just weeks prior, proves elite speed isn’t just for veterans. Now he’s taking a smart break before gearing up for his next big race—watch this space. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2013d76b561d1ee9