By David Rogers. EUGENE, Ore. — Blowing Rock-based ZAP Endurance elite distance runner Amanda Vestri spent the early laps of the Women’s 10,000 Meters championship final among the top three leaders in the 20-athlete field of the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor National Championships at Hayward Field, July 31. She remained among the top five leaders for three-quarters of the 10,000 meters’ distance, but was overtaken in the final two miles of the 6.2+ mile journey.
Vestri, who gained sponsorship from Brooks Running last year, crossed the line No. 8 among the top women’s distance runners in the United States, in 32:28.90, just 45 seconds behind the winner, Emily Infield, also sponsored by Brooks running (31:43.56).
FINAL RESULTS: Women’s 10,000 Meters
