05/08/2026
INTRODUCING RENEGADE ELITE: At the 2024 Marathon Olympic trials, the lack of representation of people of color was notable. Renegade, with support from On, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and District Vision is supporting 13 athletes of color to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Trials and pursue a career in professional running.
We’re proud to introduce the Renegade Elite team, coached by top American marathon runner and coach Nell Rojas (). The team was chosen for their consistent commitment to the sport, eagerness to represent something bigger than just speed, willingness to commit to our community/ethos, the ability to run the OTQ times, and a belief in the team’s potential to make an impact.
We are so honored and humbled to have these athletes represent Renegade and we wholeheartedly believe in them and their talent and drive.
Our Renegade Elite team is:
Di’Jon Smith
Jennifer Sandoval Cardenas
Izzak Mireles
Carolina Garcia
Henna Rustami
Raul Rodarte
Tai Smith
Alex Wang
Alejandra Santiago
Johnathon Zavala
Kayla Grahn
(not pictured)
Mauricio Galvan
Ayla Granados
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