Chris Solinsky, 26, Portland, OR

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. Record bested by Galen Rupp in September 2011.
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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, August 2010
2011 USA Outdoor 5000m runner-up in 13:23.65, 2011 World Championships qualifier
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: 3:35.89 - 1500m (2011); 3:54.52 - mile (2011 at Flotrack Husky Classic); 7:36.90 - 3000m (2007) and 12:55.53 - 5000m (#2 U.S. - 2010)