| Represents: | Canada  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Portland, Oregon |
| Born: | 08 August 1983 |
| Educated: | BS, Sociology, University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Oregon Track Club / Nike |
Latest posts about Simon Bairu:
- Flanagan and Bairu Claim Wins in Miami
- Flanagan Throws Down Course Record at RnR San Antonio Half
- Bairu Explains Toronto Marathon Withdrawal
- Bairu Blogs About Pizza-Slowed Shamrock Shuffle Win
- Bairu and Bizuneh Victors at Shamrock Shuffle, Parkway Classic
- Inside Punta Umbria: Bairu Talks World Cross
- 2010 Highlight: Simon Bairu
- The Year in KIMbia: A Look Back at 2010
Fast Times
- 1500m: 3:45.25 (Liege, 2007)
- 3000m: 7:49.1 (Gent, 2007)
- 5000m: 13:25.91 (Heusden, 2007)
- 10,000m: 27:23.63 (Stanford, 2010)
- Half-Marathon: 1:02:08 (Philadelphia, 2
Memorable Races
- Canadian National Record, 10,000m - Stanford, 2010
- Rock 'N Roll Arizona Half Marathon - 1st place, 1:02:47
- 1st, 5000m - 2009 Athletics Canada Outdoor Championships
- Champion - 2002-2009 Athletics Canada Cross Country Championships
- NCAA Cross Country Champion - 2004 & 2005
- NCAA Cross Country Team Champions - 2005
- Big Ten Conference Cross Country Champion - 2003, 2004, 2005
Recent Races
- 1st - 2011 Shamrock Shuffle 8K
- 5th - 2010 Philadelphia Half Marathon
- 13th - 2010 IAAF Cross Country Championships
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Canadian Record Holder, 10.000m
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
Visit Simon's personal website at SimonBairu.com for more.
Twitter Name @SimonBairu
- @drubisunirun i wont be there but hope you enjoy it! view
- @AnthonyJSolis good luck bro! view
- @AnthonyJSolis yeah it should be fun! view
- @smileysejalee haha sounds good! view
- @AnthonyJSolis yeah once he takes off though that team is unstoppable view
- @AnthonyJSolis Love the heat but that boy needs to show up in the 4th quarter before I give him any love. view
- @smileysejalee seriously!?!? how long you gone for? view
- @KPOP_runner yeah i'll be focusing on the 10,000 view
- Heading back 2 Portland tomorrow. It's been a nice break but time 2 do some work. Different Season, Different Event, Same Goal! #makeitcount view
- Had jerk rice bowl & the powerbar, good stuff! RT @Veghead13thAVE: Welcome back Simon! Stop by 3136 13th ave 4 good healthy recovery food! view