Eric Jenkins
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Eric Jenkins (born November 24, 1991) is a retired long-distance runner. In college, he ran for Northeastern University, before transferring to the University of Oregon after his junior year. At the University of Oregon, Jenkins was a two-time NCAA Champion, with victories in the 3000 metres and 5000 metres at the 2015 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. He began competing professionally for Nike in 2015 as part of the Nike Oregon Project. Jenkins retired from competition in 2023.[2]
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Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | (1991-11-24) November 24, 1991 (age 32) Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 141 lb (64 kg) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track, cross country running |
Event | 800–10,000 m |
College team | Northeastern Oregon |
Club | Nike Oregon Project |
Turned pro | 2015 |
Retired | 2023 |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 1500 m: 3:35.94[1] 3000 m: 7:38.19[1] 5000 m: 13:05.85(i)[1] 10,000 m: 27:22.06[1] |
Updated on September 18, 2018. |
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