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Brian Olinger

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Brian Olinger (born June 2, 1983) is a professional runner. He was sponsored by Reebok 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.[1]

Early life

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Brian Olinger was born on June 2, 1983, in Fresno, Ohio, 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 with a PR of 9:26. He has a 1600 PR of 4:21.

College

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Brian Olinger walked onto the Ohio State cross country team his freshman 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.

Professional career

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He moved to Columbus, Ohio, 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 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

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Personal Bests-Indoor

Personal Bests- Outdoor

Competition record

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  • 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

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