Nell Rojas

Nell Rojas (born Nov 27, 1987) is an American triathlete, long-distance runner, coach, business owner, and winner of the 2019 Grandma's Marathon.

Rojas ran collegiately for Northern Arizona University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise science.

She said she competed to make her father, who was also her coach, proud and carry on the family tradition (Ric had won 40 years prior).

[1] In Atlanta, Georgia, at the U.S. Woman's Olympic Trials Marathon on February 29, 2020, Rojas went out with the lead pack, which stayed together for most of the race.

After playing basketball in high school, Rojas started cross country and track after realizing she was more successful at running than shooting hoops.