Mile #17 - Pat Okker (7x Boston Marathon Finisher, 2x World Record Holder in Powerlifting, Olympic Style Weightlifter)

Pat Okker began her athletic journey at the age of 51. She now competes in three admittedly unconnected sports: powerlifting, Olympic style weightlifting, and running (with an emphasis on the marathon). She’s completed nine marathons, including seven consecutive Boston Marathons (with a PR of 3:37). She holds two world records in powerlifting for her age and weight class with the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation and numerous American and national records with the American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation. She has also competed in regional and international weightlifting competitions, including the Pan American Weightlifting Competition. When she isn’t training, she serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri, Columbia.