D’Amato has emerged as a remarkable long-distance runner and a rising star in the running world. Her exceptional achievements, such as her qualification for the 2021 Olympic Trials, her record-breaking performance as the American Marathon record holder with a time of 2:19:12 at the 2022 Houston Marathon and most recent record-breaking of the American Half Marathon record with a time of 1:06:39 at the Gold Coast Half Marathon, have solidified her position as a force to be reckoned with in the running community. D’Amato’s passion for the sport, combined with her unwavering commitment to excellence, makes her an ideal choice as the Akron Marathon Ambassador.