| Represents: | USA  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Portland, OR |
| Born: | 19 January 1982 |
| Educated: | BS, Human Ecology from the University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Oregon Track Club / Nike |
Latest posts about Matt Tegenkamp:
- Top Ten KIMbia Moments of 2011 (plus Honorable Mentions)
- Bumbalough Leads KIMbia at NYRR Dash to the Finish
- Recap of KIMbia in Daegu at 2011 World Championships
- Four KIMbia Athletes Named to US Team for Daegu
- 2011 USAs: Shalane Wins, Delilah Makes First World Team
- Haron Keitany Claims Victory in Pre Classic Bowerman Mile
- Stanford: Kim McDonald 10,000 Provides Fireworks Once More
- Stanford Week: Teg Talks 10k
Fast Times
- 1500: 3:34.25 (Athens GP, July 2007)
- Mile: 3:56.38 (Madison, 2006)
- 3000: 7:34.98 (Monaco SGP, Aug 2006)
- 2-Mile: 8:07.07 (Pre Classic GP, June 2007)
- 5000: 12:58.56 (Van Damme SGP, 4 Sept 2009)
- 10000: 27:28.22 (Palo Alto, 2011)
Memorable Races
- 2009 Memorial Van Damme 5000m - 7th, 12:58.56
- 2009 IAAF World Championships 5000m - 8th place
- 2009 US Outdoor Championships 5000m - 1st, 13:20
- 2008 World Athletics Final 3000m - 3rd place
- 2008 Zagreb 3000m - 1st place
- 2008 Olympic Finals 5000m - 13th place
- 2008 US Indoor Championships 3000m - 1st place
- 2008 Olympic Trials 5,000m - 2nd place
- 2007 IAAF World Championships 5000m - 4th place, 13:46.78
- 2007 US Outdoor Championships 5000m - 2nd place, 13:31.31
- 2007 Pre Classic Grand Prix 2mile - 3rd place 8:07.07, American Record
- 2007 USA Indoor Championships 3,000m - 7:46.08
- 2006 IAAF World Cup 5,000m - 3rd place 13:36.83
- 2006 USA Outdoor Championships 5,000m - 2nd place, 13:15.00
- 2001 World Junior Cross Country championships - 5th place
- 2001 USA Junior Cross Country Championships - 1st place
Recent Races
- 5th / 13:44.58 - Eugene, 2011
- 2nd / 28:39.97 - Eugene, 2011
- 5th / 8:15.88 - Prefrontaine, 2011
- 12th / 3:41.72 - LA USATF Meet, 2011
- 6th / 27:28.22 (PB) - Payton Jordan, 2011
- 6th / 3:40.06 - Walnut Relays, 2011
- 4th / 13:16.27 - Melbourne Track Classic
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American Record Holder, Two-Miles.
Married my wife Michelle in October of 2006. We have two Yorkshire Terriers named Bosch and Bailey. Grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO. Parents are Craig and Leigh; siblings are Marc and Marlee.