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Alexi co-created and starred in the feature film "Olympic Dreams" alongside Nick Kroll, which premiered at SXSW 2019. In 2016 Alexi co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film "Tracktown" with a cast including Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live") and Andy Buckley ("The Office").Alexi is currently writing a book of essays, "Bravey," in partnership with Random House. Alexi's writing has been published in the New York Times, Lenny Letter, and many more. Alexi has been profiled on the cover of the New York Times Sports Page, in Rolling Stone, on NPR's All Things Considered, and was also featured on the cover of Runner's World Magazine's 50th anniversary issue alongside Kevin Hart, named as one of the two faces of the "new boom" in running. A Greek-American, Alexi is the Greek national recordholder in the 10,000 meters with a personal best of 31:36 set at the Rio Olympics. Alexi graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and also ran for the University of Oregon as a 5th year, leading the team to two NCAA victories.