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Press Release - 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials - Marathon - 11/9/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          NBC to Broadcast 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials - Marathon

    Two hours of same-day coverage to air at 3:00 p.m. ET on January 14

HOUSTON (Nov. 9, 2011) – The U.S. Olympic Committee, NBC, USA Track & 
Field, and the Houston Marathon Committee today announced the network will 
broadcast the U.S. Olympic Trials for the men's and women's marathon, to be 
held Saturday, January 14 in Houston.

"We're thrilled to see NBC's commitment to broadcast this historic event," 
said USATF interim CEO Mike McNees. "With this being the first U.S. Olympic 
Team Trials Marathon where men and women compete on the same course, on the 
same day, it's fitting that NBC will broadcast the event for all of America 
to see."

NBC will broadcast two hours of same-day coverage from 3-5 p.m. ET. The 
comprehensive coverage will be the first time that both men's and women's 
Olympic Trials have been televised on the same day.

"We are pleased to kick off the 2012 Olympic Trials with the Men's and 
Women's Marathon trials, an important beginning to a great year of Olympic 
Trials coverage." said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics.

"The 2012 Olympic Games will feature the world's greatest athletes on the 
largest stage possible," said USOC Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Baird. "But 
first things first, we all get to watch America's finest athletes compete 
for the right to be there. Team USA's road to London will be filled with 
amazing moments in sport and inspirational tales we can't even begin to 
imagine. Thanks to NBC's commitment to the Olympic Movement, the American 
people will get to share in the excitement every step of the way."
Currently, 150 men and 194 women are qualified to run in the races that 
will determine the three men and three women who will represent the United 
States in the marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

"The Houston Marathon Committee has been preparing diligently over the past 
year with our civic leaders, volunteers and We Are Houston supporters to 
host this unprecedented event," said Houston Marathon Committee Executive 
Director Wade Morehead. "We are thankful to NBC, the USOC, and USATF to 
help us nationally and internationally showcase, not only the finest long 
distance runners in the world, but also our wonderful city and its 
passionate running community."

For more information about the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials – Marathon, visit 
Houston2012.com.

About the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc.

Established in 1972, the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC), a Running 
USA Founding Member, annually organizes the nation's premier winter 
marathon, half-marathon, 5K and kids' fun run. In 2011, more than 30,000 
runners participated in four race weekend events organized by 7,500 
volunteers, creating Houston's largest single-day sporting event. In 
addition to hosting numerous world-renowned road races, including the USA 
Men's and Women's Half Marathon Championships since 2005 and 2007, 
respectively, and the 1992 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials, HMC will 
host the 2012 U.S. Men's and Women's Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on 
January 14, 2012.

For more information, visit houstonmarathon.com or call 713.957.3453.

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