Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, celebrates 17-time
NCAA national champion Edward Cheserek’s second consecutive win at
the 2022 Carlsbad 5000 in Carlsbad, CA on Sunday, May 22. The
Skechers elite runner, who also won the event known as the World’s
Fastest 5K when it was last held in 2019, ran in 13:44, crossing
the finish line one second ahead of the next competitor.
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Skechers elite runner Edward Cheserek,
racing in Skechers Speed Elite footwear, wins second straight
Carlsbad 5000 on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Photo credit: Carlsbad
5000
“After winning in 2019, I said I couldn’t wait to race again
here next year. It ended up taking a little bit longer than we
thought due to the pandemic, but feels so good to be back and to
win again on this course is more than I could have hoped for,” said
Cheserek, who raced wearing the Skechers Speed Elite. “It’s a bonus
that a legend like Meb is involved in this race. Knowing how much
he achieved with Skechers really got me ready to compete hard, and
I’m honored to represent the team with a victory.”
Since the inaugural race in 1986, the World’s Fastest 5K has
been more than just a catchy tagline. Numerous records have been
set throughout the past 35 years, and the Carlsbad 5000 is an
ever-tested proving ground for racing. Skechers elite marathoner
Meb Keflezighi headlines a group of local running industry leaders
who took ownership of the event in 2018.
“It’s been a long three years since the last Carlsbad 5000, but
Edward’s repeat win was the perfect way to begin the next chapter
of this fantastic race,” added Meb Keflezighi. “It’s great to be
back with the runners and fans in the San Diego area and I loved
watching another member of the Skechers running family push so hard
to cross that finish line first.”
“Edward is a true competitor who never gave up to get the win in
an exciting photo finish ending,” said Michael Greenberg, president
of Skechers. “Runners around the world are inspired by his
determination and focus, so we’re fortunate to have him on our team
illustrating how the comfort and performance of Skechers GO RUN
technical footwear can lead to the podium. We look forward to
continuing this journey together and the exciting possibilities
ahead.”
Originally from Kenya, Cheserek attended Saint Benedict’s
Preparatory School in New Jersey, where he was named the Gatorade
2013 National Cross Country Runner of the Year, before choosing to
continue his collegiate career at distance running powerhouse,
University of Oregon. In 2013, Cheserek became the first freshman
in school history to win the NCAA National Cross Country
Championships and would then go on to repeat as cross country
champion in his sophomore and junior years. By the end of his
collegiate career, Cheserek was the winningest male athlete in NCAA
Division I athletics’ history with a combined 17 national
championships in cross country plus indoor and outdoor track and
field. After going pro in September 2017, he set a new PR in the
indoor mile with a win at the 2018 Boston University Valentine
Invitational. Wearing custom Skechers GO RUN racing spikes, his
time of 3:49.44 placed him at #2 all-time on the world record list
for that distance. In April 2019, Cheserek won the Carlsbad 5000 in
13:29, tying the IAAF road world record and achieving a new road 5K
personal best.
Since its debut with the first model of Skechers GO RUN worn by
Meb Keflezighi in 2012, Skechers Performance footwear has earned
respect throughout the running world and won numerous awards within
the footwear industry. The entire Skechers GO RUN collection for
men and women is available at Skechers retail stores and
skechers.com as well as select retail partners.
About Skechers USA, Inc.
Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™
based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a
diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and
accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections
are available in over 180 countries and territories through
department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through
digital stores and 4,308 Company- and third-party-owned physical
retail stores. The Company manages its international business
through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture
partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit
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