We’re excited to announce a new addition to our competitive roster, Alexey Popov of Newport News, VA. Alexey has an impressive background in Race Walking and Ultra Running events (Ultra Running Magazine profile). His Race Walking bests are listed below.
| Distance (Track) | Time | Distance (Road) | Time | |
| 1500m | 8:46.65 | 5 km | 29:04 | |
| Mile | 8:56.56 | 10 km | 58:28 | |
| 3000m | 17:02.52 | 10 miles | 1:51:04 | |
| 15 miles | 2:46:22 |
Popov, who enters the 40-44 age group this year, should add significant depth to the roster at regional and national events, while scoring valuable points at USATF Championships to help move up the scoreboard for the overall team champion rankings.