Analysis: Marcelo Rocha added to his family legacy last fall when he became the fifth Rocha to compete at Foot Locker Nationals. His mother, father and uncle, as well as his sister, current Providence Friar Catarina Rocha, have all raced at the national championship over the years.
Rocha took runner-up honors at the MIAA All-State Finals last fall before placing 10th at Foot Locker Northeast and 36th at Foot Locker Nationals. This track season, Rocha PR'ed across all distances with times of 4:22.18 for the full mile and 9:10.23 for two miles. He also clocked 14:53.27 for 5K to place seventh at New Balance Nationals Outdoor.
Watch the post-Foot Locker interview below to hear Rocha talk about his family's history at the national championship:
- Johanna Gretschel
