Brian Olinger (born June 2, 1983) is a professional
runner. He was sponsored by
Reebok and specialized in the
3000 meter steeplechase
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as ) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the h ...
with a personal record of 8:19.56. He competed in the
trials for the U.S. team in the
2007 World Championship.
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Early life
Brian Olinger was born on June 2, 1983, in
Fresno, Ohio
Fresno is a census-designated place in eastern White Eyes Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 140. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43824. It lies along State Route 93 between ...
, where he was raised. He attended
Ridgewood High School (West Lafayette, Ohio) in
West Lafayette, Ohio. He is a state champion in the division 3
cross country 5K with a PR of 15:30 and a state champion in the 3200 in
track
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with a PR of 9:26. He has a 1600 PR of 4:21.
College
Brian Olinger walked onto the
Ohio State cross country team his
freshman
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year. His sophomore year he received a full scholarship. The highlights of his College Career include being the 2004
Big Ten 5k champion. He currently holds records at
Ohio State University. He graduated with a degree in
Human Ecology and Early
Childhood Development. His coach at OSU was two time Olympic Steeplechaser
Robert Gary
Robert Gary (born April 5, 1973) is a retired American track and field athlete who competed in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Olympics.
Track and field career
College career
Gary ran for the Ohio State Bu ...
.
Professional career
He moved to
Columbus, Ohio
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, and in 2008 he made it to
Olympic Trials final in 2008 but missed making the Olympic team by two places. He currently holds a PR in the mile of 4:00 and a 5k PR of 13:31. He is currently sponsored by
Reebok and is still coached by Robert Gary. He has a brother, Christopher Olinger who recently ran
track
Track or Tracks may refer to:
Routes or imprints
* Ancient trackway, any track or trail whose origin is lost in antiquity
* Animal track, imprints left on surfaces that an animal walks across
* Desire path, a line worn by people taking the shorte ...
and
Cross Country for OSU.
Brian Olinger placed 6th at the USATF 2011 12k Men's cross country, earning him a spot on the 2011 USATF cross country team to compete at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Personal records
Personal Bests-Indoor
* One mile-4:00.62
Bloomington, Indiana 29/01/2010
* 3,000-7:51.13
Boston, MA 7/02/2009
* 5,000-13:45
Seattle, Washington 02/2006
Personal Bests- Outdoor
* 3,000 Steeplechas-8:19.29
Heusden-Zolder 28/07/2007
* 3,000-7:55.26
Carson, CA 20/05/2007
* 5,000-13:31.21
Walnut, CA
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The greater Walnut Valley is located bet ...
18/04/2008
* 10,000-28:07
Walnut, CA
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The greater Walnut Valley is located bet ...
05/2011
Competition record
* 2000 Ohio State Division III State Cross Country Champ
* 2001 Ohio State Division III State Champion in the 3200
* 2004 Big Ten Outdoor 5,000 Meter Champ
* 2005 4th-place finish at USA Outdoor Championships
* 2008 6th-place finish at the USA Olympic Trials
* 2011 6th-place finish at the United States cross Country trials earning him a spot on the U.S. team to the world cross country
championships in Spain, where he finished 76th.
References
* http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87770&SPID=10412&ATCLID=205093345&DB_OEM_ID=17300
External links
*
Brian Olingerat
USATF
Direct athletics bio* Ohio State articles
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Living people
1983 births
American male steeplechase runners
Ohio State University alumni
People from Coshocton County, Ohio
Sportspeople from Ohio