Oklahoma State University Athletics
Fernandez Sets American Junior 5k Record
June 27, 2009 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track
June 26, 2009
EUGENE, Ore. – Oklahoma State track and field standout German Fernandez turned in the best 5,000-meter time by any American junior athlete in history Friday, finishing in 13.25.46 at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
That time easily beats the previous record of 13:29.98, set by Stanford's Chris Derrick earlier this year. It was also enough for a fifth-place finish in the race, which included the top athletes from across the country. It was the highest finish by any collegiate athlete in the event.
Fernandez, who just capped a remarkable freshman season for the Cowboys by winning the 1,500-meter NCAA championship, also holds the junior world record and NCAA record in the indoor mile, as well as several Oklahoma State school records.
2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5,000-Meter Run Finals (Top 10 Only)
1 Matt Tegenkamp (Oregon TC Elite) - 13:20.57
2 Chris Solinsky (Oregon TC Elite) - 13:20.82
3 Evan Jager (Oregon TC Elite) - 13:22.18
4 Bolota Asmerom (Nike) - 13:24.00
5 German Fernandez (Oklahoma State) - 13:25.46
6 Jonathon Riley (Nike) - 13:26.90
7 Sean Quigley (Puma) - 13:31.98
8 Anthony Famiglietti (Saucony) - 13:33.63
9 Brent Vaughn (Nike) - 13:38.30
10 Scott Bauhs (Adidas) - 13:39.06
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