Shane Cohen, a 2019 graduate of Lower Moreland High School, has signed a contract with Nike and is now a professional athlete, The Cavalier Daily reported.
He makes his professional debut on February 8 at the Millrose Games at The Armory in New York City.
“I pretty much just [started running] because all my friends did it,” Cohen told The Cavalier Daily, noting that basketball was his first love. “I definitely, whenever I can, always try to get out and play. Whether it’s AFC, putting shots up, just kind of freshening up my mind from running all the time.”
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His 2024 outdoor season at Virginia included a national title in the 800-meter, All-American First Team honors and a personal best in the 800-meter final at the Olympic Trials.
“The goal is the Olympics … or the World Championships,” Cohen said. “The goal is just to stay focused for these down months and then peak, later in the spring, and hopefully get the world standard time.”
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