Brian Olinger (born June 2, 1983) is a professional runner. He was sponsored by

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and specialized in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a personal record of 8:19.56. He competed in the trials for the U.S. team in the 2007 World Championship.http://www.flynnsports.com/members/brianolinger/

Early life

Brian Olinger was born on June 2, 1983, in Fresno, Ohio, where he was raised. He attended

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. 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 with a PR of 9:26. He has a 1600 PR of 4:21.

College

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cross country team his

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year. His sophomore year he received a full scholarship. The highlights of his College Career include being the 2004

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5k champion. He currently holds records at

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. He graduated with a degree in

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and Early

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. His coach at OSU was two time Olympic Steeplechaser Robert Gary.

Professional career

He moved to

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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

and is still coached by Robert Gary. He has a brother, Christopher Olinger who recently ran track 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

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29/01/2010 * 3,000-7:51.13

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7/02/2009 * 5,000-13:45

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02/2006 Personal Bests- Outdoor * 3,000 Steeplechas-8:19.29

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28/07/2007 * 3,000-7:55.26

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20/05/2007 * 5,000-13:31.21

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18/04/2008 * 10,000-28:07

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

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Direct athletics bio
* Ohio State articles

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