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Eric Holt made for a good, though brief, underdog story in these trials.
He’s a 29 year old runner who is unsponsored (so self-funded), who dedicated himself to living out his dream of making the Olympics. He made it out of the first round in the 1500 m but came up short in the semifinals.
Olympic track hopeful Eric Holt quits job, moves in with parents to focus on making Paris Games
Middle-distance runner Eric Holt quit his full-time job and moved back in with his parents. He trains in any pair of running shoes he happens to get for free.apnews.com
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Journeyman Runner Eric Holt Gets a Shoe Deal, Finally!
The 29-year-old middle-distance star signs with Puma.