Lanni Marchant on signing with Under Armour

The Canadian record holder in the marathon explains her decision to sign with Under Armour recently as she builds towards the world championships

Lanni Marchant

Lanni Marchant, the Canadian record holder in the women’s marathon, is in the nation’s capital for Ottawa Race Weekend.

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The newly-signed Under Armour athlete, who became the first Canadian runner to sign with the brand, will be on the sidelines for the 10K and marathon and instead be on the mic helping with the live broadcast. Canadian Running caught up with Marchant during the elite press conference to chat her new sponsorship deal and what her plans are this summer.

Lanni Marchant
Photo: Matt Ryb

Canadian Running is reporting live from Ottawa this weekend so make sure to follow along, both online at runningmagazine.ca and on social media.

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