Chris Solinsky, 25, Portland, OR

Chris Solinsky, 25
  • Born Dec 5, 1984
  • Attended University of Wisconsin at Madison
  • At Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational on May 1, 2010, set U.S.10,000m record in 26:59.60 (debut at the distance) - first American under 27 minutes for the 6.2 mile distance
  • Flotrack race and interview videos of his U.S.10,000m record CLICK here
  • First American under 13 minutes for 5000m and 27 minutes for 10,000m
  • Ran personal best 12:55.53 for 5000m at DN Galen, Sweden, Aug. 2010
  • Sponsored by Nike/OTC; trained by Jerry Schumacher
  • 2009 USA Outdoor Champs 5000m runner up
  • 3000m runner-up at 2008 USA Indoor Champs
  • 2007 Pan Am Games 5000m gold medalist
  • 2006 & 2007 NCAA Outdoor 5000m champion (five total NCAA titles)
  • Other PRs: 3:37.27 - 1500m; 3:57.80 - mile; 7:36.90 - 3000m and 12:55.53 - 5000m (#2 U.S.)