Natasha Cockram (born 12 November 1992) is a Welsh marathon runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Born | 12 November 1992 |
| Alma mater | University of Tulsa |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Marathon running |
Early life
Cockram is from Cwmbran, Wales.[1][2]
She attended Croesyceiliog Comprehensive before deciding to attend the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, United States from 2012 to 2015, competing in cross country.[3] She was accepted into the medical school at the University of South Carolina, but declined the place to focus on running.[2]
Running
In 2018, Cockram came first in the women's category of the inaugural 2018 Newport Marathon with a time of 02:44:58.[4]
In 2019, Cockram finished fifth in the Dublin Marathon, setting a new Welsh women's record with a time of 02:30:50.[5] The previous record was held by Susan Tooby with a time of 02:31:33 at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[5] This was despite a horse kicking her on the eve of the race.[6]
Cockram finished 13th in the 2020 London Marathon, with a time of 02:33:19, 3 minutes and 49 seconds outside of the qualifying time for the Olympic Games. She was the top finishing Briton at the race.[7] She came second at the 2020 Olympics marathon trial, slower than the Olympic qualifying time.[8] In June 2021, UK Athletics published its list of athletes for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, and Cockram was not selected.[9]
In 2021, Cockram won the Norwich Half Marathon, with a time of 01:16:31.[10] She won the Los Angeles Marathon on 7 November 2021, with a time of 02:33:17.[11]
In December 2022 Cockram ran 2:26:14 at the Valencia Marathon, placing her eleventh on the all-time British list.[12]