| Represents: | Canada  |
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| Trains: | Portland, OR |
| Born: | 08 August 1983 |
| Educated: | BS, Sociology, University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Oregon Track Club / Nike |
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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)
Memorable Races
Canadian National Record, 10.000m - Stanford, 2010
Rock 'N Roll Arizona Half Marathon - 1st place, 1:02:47
2002-2009 Athletics Canada 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 Races
2010 IAAF Cross Country Championsips - 13th place
2009 Athletics Canada Cross Country Championships - 1st place
2009 Athletics Canada Outdoor Championships - 1st place, 5000m
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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
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