Name: Shannon Leinert
Date of birth: June 30, 1987
Hometown: Eureka, Missouri
High School: Eureka High School
College: University of Florida, University of Missouri, 2010
Current residence: Eugene, Oregon
Primary event: 800m
Personal bests: 800m, 2:01.65, 2012
Awards/Honors:
• 2006 SEC Freshman of the Year
• Earned her PhD in Special Education from the University of Missouri (2013)
What is an interesting fact about you that we may not know? 26 was a big year. I qualified for the Olympic trials, earned my PhD in special education, and started a nutritional science company with my family.
If you could road trip across the country with anyone, who would it be? My boyfriend Daniel who is also an OTC elite athlete.
What is your dream job after your athletic career? I would like to continue teaching and doing research for children with autism. I would also like to continue to run my nutritional science company.
What is the key to your success? Balance is so important. I like to fill my day with a few solid runs, a little work, and quality time with my friends and family.
What drives you to work so hard? I want to hang up my track spikes knowing that I used all the gifts and talents God gave me to their fullest potential.
How would you win The Hunger Games? Outrun everyone.
