Angela Bizzarri
Angela Bizzarri Pflugrath is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a former American distance runner. She competed for the University of Illinois (2006–2010) and won three NCAA national championships: in Cross Country, as well as in the 5000 meters (outdoor) and 3000 meters (indoor). As an Illini she earned nine All-American honours and five Big Ten Conference titles. She also holds Illini records in the 1500 meters, 3000 meters, 5000 meters (outdoor), 5000 meters (indoor), the mile, and, in Cross Country, the 6000 meters.
Angela Bizarri (front) competing for Illinois at the Notre Dame Invitational | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 15, 1988 Mason, Ohio |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Sport | Cross country and Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 1500m, 3000m, 5000m |
| College team | University of Illinois |
| Coached by | Jeremy Rasmussen (College) Terrence Mahone (Brooks) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | 5000m Champion (Outdoor Track 2009) Cross Country Champion (NCAA Cross Country 2009) 3000m Champion (Indoor Track 2010) |
Bizzarri ran professionally for Brooks Sports and trained in San Diego, then moved to Seattle to train with Danny Mackey's Brooks Beasts group.
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