For shoe brands, the biggest prize in NCAA distance running this year is Parker Valby of the University of Florida. Valby, 21, has been dominant in the college ranks over the past year, winning four ...

Gabby Thomas welcomed long-distance runner Parker Valby to the New Balance team after the latter signed a professional contract with one of the world's major sports footwear and apparel manufacturers.

Six-time NCAA champion Parker Valby is now officially on team New Balance. New Balance announced on Thursday it signed the 22-year-old under its Team New Balance Boston group. She will train under the ...