| Represents: | Canada  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Born: | 08 August 1983 |
| Educated: | BS, Sociology, University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Nike |
Latest posts about Simon Bairu:
- 06/04/2008: Post-Run Drills #1
- 06/01/2008: Weekend Wrap-Up
- 05/30/2008: Solinsky Podcast on RunningTimes.com
- 05/27/2008: Coming Soon to KIMbia.net…
- 05/05/2008: Payton Jordan Wrap-Up
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Fast
1500m: 3:45.25 (Liege, 2007)
3000m: 7:49.1 (Gent, 2007)
5000m: 13:25.91 (Heusden, 2007)
10,000m: 27:50.7 (Cardinal Invite, 2007)
Remember
2007 MDS Nordion 10k - 1st place
2002-2006 Canadian Cross Country Championships - 1st place
NCAA Cross Country Champion - 2004 and 2005
NCAA Cross Country Team Champions - 2005
Big Ten Conference Cross Country Champion - 2003, 2004, 2005
Recent
2007 World Championships 10,000m - DNF
2007 Heusden 5000m - 8th place, 13:25.91
2007 Gent Twilight - 3rd place, 7:49.1
More about Simon Bairu:
I was born to an Eritrean father and an Ethiopian mother. After fleeing the civil war between the two countries my parents made a stop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That's where I was born. Shortly thereafter we moved to Athens, Greece where my father worked as a truck driver to support our family. Like most father’s, mine wanted the best possible future for my sister and I in terms of education, health care, and an opportunity to make something of ourselves. So, at the age of three, the Bairus were off to...Canada. Although, why we moved to Regina Saskatchewan in mid February is still a mystery to me.
When not running I’m usually on facebook or watching football (cheering on my fantasy football team in our annual team league) and basketball. I’m a big Badger sports fan and love to follow the Miami Heat and San Francisco 49ers. I also enjoy going out to the bars and watching certain people on our team get shut down by girls…..priceless.
When I have a week to spare I head home to Regina, Saskatchewan for a few days. I’m fortunate enough to enjoy life with friends and family while making a living doing what I love most, and for that I thank God for my blessings everyday.
“Everything Is Possible For Him Who Believes”
Mark 9:14-23
