58-Year-Old Michelle Rohl Secures Third Place in US Olympic Trials for Race Walking

The grandmother of one returns to competitive race walking after a two-decade hiatus, overcoming injuries and family commitments.

Michelle Rohl, 58, placed third in the 20-kilometer race walk at the US Olympic Team Trials.
She previously competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics before retiring to homeschool her five children.
Rohl trained daily despite knee aches, a concussion, and a chin injury leading up to the trials.
None of the top three finishers met the Olympic standard time required for the Paris Games.
Rohl's family, including her first grandchild, supported her remarkable comeback.