Kara Goucher Highlight Gallery

Kara Goucher grabbed a surprise bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the World Championships in Osaka in 2007. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Goucher's bronze medal in Osaka was considered a turning point in her career and a huge step for American distance running. Photo: PhotoRun.net

At the 2008 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Goucher won the 5,000-meter final in 15:01.02. Photo: PhotoRun.net

At the Olympic Games in Beijing that year, Goucher placed tenth in the 10,000m final with a personal best time of 30:55.16. In the 5,000m final, she finished ninth in 15:49.39. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Goucher made her marathon debut in November of 2008 in New York City, finishing third in 2:25:53. She was the first American on the podium since Anne Marie Lauck finished third in 1994. Photo: PhotoRun.net

In April of 2009 Goucher finished third at the Boston Marathon in 2:32:23. In this photo she is shown leading the race with 5K to go. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Goucher won the 5,000 meters at the 2009 USA Track & Field Championships, crossing the line in 15:20.94. Photo: PhotoRun.net

At the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Goucher placed 10th in the marathon, running 2:27:48. Photo: PhotoRun.net

In March of 2011 Goucher finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, running 1:09:03. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Goucher finished fifth at this year's Boston Marathon, running a personal best of 2:24:52. Photo: PhotoRun.net

At this years USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon Goucher finished second in the 10,000 meters, punching her ticket to the World Championships in Daegu. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Goucher finished 13th in the 10,000m final in Daegu. Photo: PhotoRun.net