| Represents: | USA  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Portland, OR |
| Born: | 5 December 1984 |
| Educated: | BA, Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Oregon Track Club / Nike |
Latest posts about Chris Solinsky:
- Chris Solinsky Takes Your Pre-Oxy Questions
- Jager, Solinsky Headline Stanford Marks
- Lomong Runs New 5000i American Record
- Top Ten KIMbia Moments of 2011 (plus Honorable Mentions)
- Bumbalough Headed to Daegu as Solinsky Withdraws
- Four KIMbia Athletes Named to US Team for Daegu
- 2011 USAs: Shalane Wins, Delilah Makes First World Team
- Day One of Pre Sees Solid Flanagan, Frustrated Solinsky
Fast Times
- 1500m: 3:37.27 (Oordegem, Belgium, 2007)
- 1 Mile: 3:54.52i (Seattle, WA, 2011)
- 3000m: 7:34.32 (Rieti, Italy, 2010)
- 2 Miles: 8:15.77 (Eugene, OR, 2008)
- 5000m: 12:55.53 (Stockholm, 2010)
- 10000m: 26:59.60 (Palo Alto, CA, 2010)
Memorable Races
- 3rd, 5000m Melbourne Classic, 2011
- 2nd, 5000m - USATF Outdoor Championships, 2009
- NCAA Outdoor 5000m Champion, 2006-2007
- NCAA Indoor 5000m Champion, 2007
- NCAA Indoor 3000m Champion, 2005-2006
- Foot Locker National Cross Country Champion,
Recent Races
- 2nd, 5000m / 13:23.65 - US Outdoors, 2011
- 2nd, 1500m / 3:35.89 - Walnut Relays, 2011
- 1st, Mile / 3:54.52 (PB) - Seattle Husky Classic, 2011
- 3rd, 5000m/ 13:10.22 - Melbourne Classic, 2011
- 5th, 3000m / 7:34.32 (PB) - Rieti, 2010
- 3rd, 5000m / 12:56 - Zurich, 2010
- 5th, 5000m / 12:55.53 (#2 US all-time) - DN Galan, 2010
- 7th, 5000m - Prefontaine Classic, 2010
- 6th, 5000m - Bislett Games, 2010
- 1st, 10000m (AR) - Payton Jordan, 2010
- 6th, 3000m - World Athletics Final, 2009
- 4th, 3000m - Paris Super Grand Prix, 2009
- 2nd, 5000m - USATF Outdoor Championships, 2009
Chatter
Runner'sWorld Online: Post-10k AR -- A Brief Chat with Chris Solinsky, May 2010
UWBadgers.com: Where Are They Now? -- Chris Solinsky, July 2009
Runner'sWorld Online: A Brief Chat with Chris Solinsky, June 2009
The Oregonian: Solinsky Set to Join Nike Team in Portland, Dec 2008
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Running Scared No More, May 2008
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Solinsky Closes With a Kick, June 2007
MensRacing: Interviewed Midway Through His First NCAA Cross Country Season, Oct 2003
MensRacing: Interviewed During Final HS Cross Country Season , Oct 2002
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American Record Holder, 10000m
A native of Stevens Point, WI, Chris Solinsky is an avowed fan of the television show Entourage and sports movies. On his birthday in 2009, he married former Wisconsin Badger pole vaulter Amy Dahlin.
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