Reebok Boston Track Club

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Reebok Boston Track Club
AbbreviationRBTC
Formation2018;5 years ago (2018) [1]
TypeElite athlete training group
Location
Region served
United States
Website reebok.com/bostontrackclub

The Reebok Boston Track Club (RBTC) is an American training group sponsored by Reebok for professional distance runners (known as "RBTC Elite") as well as a separate recreational club for casual runners. RBTC Elite is supported by head coach Chris John Fox. [3] [4]

Contents

RBTC athletes won one medal at the 2018 NACAC Championships in Athletics. [5]

Roster

The Reebok Boston Track Club hosts the following athletes: [6] [7] [8] [9]

Men

Women

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References

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