Shelby Houlihan
Shelby Houlihan is an accomplished American middle-distance runner specializing in the 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters. She gained prominence for her competitive spirit and strong performances, including winning a silver medal in the 1,500 meters at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. However, her career faced challenges due to a four-year doping ban, which she claimed was a result of consuming contaminated meat. Despite this setback, Houlihan has worked hard to return to form, showcasing her resilience and determination in the sport.
Born on Mar 08, 1991 (34 years old)
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Kenya:
The American duo of Shelby Houlihan and Josette Andrews took to the front to set an easy-going early pace.
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Taiwan:
Shelby Houlihan is the US’ reigning 5,000m champion who faced a polarizing doping ban that affected her Olympic opportunities.
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Lithuania:
Shelby Houlihan narrowly beat Gabija Galvydytė by 0.11 seconds in the 1500 m race.
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United States:
Shelby Houlihan won a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in the 3,000-meter event in Nanjing, China.
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Ireland:
Shelby Houlihan from the US also finished surprisingly fast to win silver in 8:38.26, her first championship since returning from a four-year doping ban.
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Taiwan:
Shelby Houlihan edged Austrian Jessica Hull for silver just two months after returning from a four-year doping ban.
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Kenya:
USA’s Shelby Houlihan bagged silver in the 3000m contest.
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Portugal:
Shelby Houlihan returned to competition after a four-year doping suspension.
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San Marino:
Shelby Houlihan finished behind Freweyni Hailu in the women's 3000 meters.
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Ireland:
Shelby Houlihan finished fast to win silver in the 3,000 metres final.
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