Deena Kastor is an accomplished American long-distance runner, known for her impressive achievements in both road racing and track events. Born on February 14, 1973, in Waltham, Massachusetts, she gained fame for winning the 2004 Olympic Marathon Trials and representing the United States at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Throughout her career, Kastor has set multiple American records, including in the marathon and half-marathon distances. She is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Chicago Marathon and has earned numerous accolades, solidifying her status as one of the top female distance runners in history.