Atalanta NYC.

We are a nonprofit organization that employs professional female runners to serve as mentors to girls in underserved NYC communities while continuing to train and race professionally.

Our runners are supported by a dedicated coaching and support staff.

Atalanta Professional Athletes.

Leah Anderson

Sprinter

Fun Facts

I grew up in Mt. Vernon, New York, with a strong passion for both arts and track and field. Over the last 10 years, I've been training and competing, improving my abilities. I've had the privilege of training with Central Park Track Club for my 1st pro year. I'm currently on a new chapter in my athletic career by joining Atalanta NYC, and I'm hopeful for a successful and fulfilling future.

Race Results

• Jamaican National Record Holder in the Indoor 500m

• World Indoor Championships 4 x 400m anchor leg --Qualified TEAM JAMAICA for World Indoor Finals

• Penn Relays Pro 400m Runner-Up

• 500m 1:08.34

• 400m 51.22

• 300m 36.65

• 200m 23.10

Emily Richards

800 Meter

Fun Facts

I’m from Delaware, Ohio, where I got my start in running as a short sprinter. The only high school record I still hold is in the 100m dash. I studied Chemistry and Journalism in college, and was conference runner-up in the javelin my senior year. In my spare time, I write articles for D3 Glory Days, explore local hiking trails, and play with my two cats, Pepper and Matcha.

Race Results

• NCAA DIII 800m National Record Holder

• US Olympic Trials Qualifier 2021

• USA National Semi-Finalist 2022 & 2023

• 800m 2:00.20

• 1500m 4:10.56

• Mile Road 4:30.6

Susan Aneno

800 Meter

Fun Facts

I grew up in Kitgum, Northern Uganda but I have been living in Palo Alto, California where I helped lead an all-girls high school XC team to the state championship two years in a row. Being an athlete has made me a better coach and being a coach has made me a greater athlete.

Race Results

• African Championships Finalist 2024

• All-African Games Finalist 2024

• NCAA Championships Finalist

• African U20 Championships Bronze Medalist

• All-American for UCONN

• 800m 1:59

Mary Cain

Founder

Fun Facts

The shortest race I've ever run is the 400m, and longest run is 18 miles. I typically prefer to run without headphones, but when I do, I love listening to running podcasts or my favorite musicians, Hozier and Dermot Kennedy.

Race Results

• World Championship 1500m Finalist 2013

• World Junior Champion 3000m 2014

• Milrose Games Mile Champion 2014

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