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Twin Cities In Motion Announces 2014 College Scholarship Winners

A Pair of $5,000 Scholarships Awarded to Male and Female High School Seniors

St. Paul, Minn. May 2, 2014 Twin Cities In Motion, the organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and year-round running events in Minneapolis and St. Paul, has awarded Elizabeth Miller of Watertown-Mayer High School and Marshal Landrum of Como Park High School its 2014 Twin Cities in Motion College Scholarships.

Miller and Landrum were chosen from a field of more than 135 applicants, based on the strength of their running accomplishments, academic performance, and community service. In addition, candidates were asked to write a personal essay. This year marks the 14th year that Twin Cities In Motion has awarded scholarships to the metro areas most impressive distance running scholar-athletes.

"It's an honor for Twin Cities In Motion to present these scholarships to Elizabeth and Marshal," Twin Cities In Motion Executive Director Virginia Brophy Achman said. "The talent and commitment of all our scholarship applicants always amazes me. We are proud to support high school students in our community and to share in their hopes and dreams."

Miller distinguished herself among TCM Scholarship nominees thanks to a 3.98 GPA, 125 hours of community service and volunteer work, and proven leadership skills as a team captain of her cross country and track and field teams. An active member of her student council, Miller has also been a State Meet participant in both cross country and track and has twice been named Academic All-State in cross country. Miller plans to attend the University of Minnesota next fall.

Landrum impressed scholarship selectors with a 3.87 GPA, 225 hours of community service, and volunteer work, and proven leadership ability as a team captain of the Como Park cross country and track and field teams. A Bezos Scholar and an Eagle Scout, Landrum has been a State Meet participant in cross country and track and has earned numerous All-Conference honors in the two sports. Landrum plans to attend Bowdoin College next fall.

Twin Cities In Motion has awarded more than $100,000 in college scholarships since the inception of the TCM College Scholarship Program. The Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship Program is one of TCMs community outreach initiatives that include the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon, a community-wide effort that inspires healthy lifestyles among children, and the High School Running Shoe Program, which provides running shoes to high school cross country and track athletes in need.

For more information on the Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship program, visit tcmevents.org.

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About Twin Cities In Motion (TCM): Twin Cities In Motion organizes the regions premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy lifestyles through running events and community outreach, TCM contributes a portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes and helps raise more than $800,000 annually with its charity partners. For more information, visit us at tcmevents.org, or find us on Facebook and on Twitter @tcmarathon.

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