Therese Johaug to Run Valencia
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Therese Johaug to Run Valencia Marathon, a Qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Therese Johaug's marathon efforts continue. The former ski star will run the Valencia Marathon, a qualifying event for the Los Angeles Olympics.

After her success at the World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen the other week, where Therese Johaug was the top European finisher in 19th place, she has become a hot topic.

In her own podcast, the Norwegian says she will run the Valencia Marathon on December 6. The race is a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

"It’s big for me. Last week I said I might run, and now I’ve got my bib number," Johaug says on the podcast.

Expressen reports that Johaug has a place in the group behind the elite runners, whose goal is to run between 2:20 and 2:29.

For the Paris Olympics, the qualifying standard in the marathon was 2:26:50.

"I’ve never been in such good running shape as I am right now," Johaug says.

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