USATF Athlete of the Week: Conner Mantz
Conner Mantz has been named the 36th USATF Athlete of the Week for 2025 after setting a new American record in the men's marathon.
Mantz finished fourth in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:04:43, breaking the previous American record of 2:05:38 set by Khalid Khannouchi 23 years ago.
His time also surpassed the all-conditions American record of 2:04:58 set by Ryan Hall at Boston in 2011.
- Set an American record in the half marathon with a time of 59:17 at Houston in January
- Won the USATF 20K title at New Haven in September
- Finished eighth at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer
- Placed fourth in the Boston Marathon in April
Other notable performances include Brittany Brown winning the 100m in 10.99 and the 200m in a lifetime best of 21.89 at the Athlos NYC meet.
Conner Mantz's American record earns him USATF Athlete of the Week honors
Author's summary: Conner Mantz sets new American record in men's marathon.