Is Duane Solomon retired?
Duane Renard Solomon (born December 28, 1984) is a retired American Olympic track athlete, primarily known for racing the 800 meters. He ran for his home country in the IAAF World Championships in 2007 and 2013 as well as in the 2012 Olympic Games….Duane Solomon.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| College team | USC Trojans |
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Is Cole Hocker in the Olympic Trials?
U.S. middle-distance runner Cole Hocker heading to Tokyo unvaccinated as Olympics grapple with COVID-19. He won the 1,500 meters in the Olympic Trials and would be the youngest to represent the United States in an Olympics in that track event since 1968.
Who has the American 5k record?
Men
| Event | Record | Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 m | 4:52.44 | Jim Spivey |
| 3000 m | 7:29.00 | Bernard Lagat |
| Two miles | 8:07.07 | Matt Tegenkamp |
| 5000 m | 12:53.60 | Bernard Lagat |
What is the world record for 10K?
10,000 metres
| Athletics 10,000 metres | |
|---|---|
| Men | Kenenisa Bekele ( ETH ) 27:01.17 (2008) |
| Women | Almaz Ayana ( ETH ) 29:17.45 (2016) |
| World Championship records | |
| Men | Kenenisa Bekele ( ETH ) 26:46.31 (2009) |
What is the fastest 5K ever ran?
The official world records in the 5000 metres are held by Joshua Cheptegei with 12:35.36 for men and Letesenbet Gidey with 14:06.62 for women. The first world record in the men’s 5000 m was recognized by World Athletics (formerly called the International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF) in 1912.
Did Hocker make the Olympic team?
Hocker did not automatically qualify as the winner of the US Olympic trials at Hayward Field, his home stadium for his college Oregon, due to not possessing the Olympic standard (3:35.00). But he made it on the world ranking system, with his personal best standing at 3:35.28 – though he has also run a 3:50 mile.