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Matt Kruger

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    Matt Kruger

    Personal Bests: 3000m Steeplechase – 9:33.01 (Dr. Keeler Invitational – 2010) 5000m – 15:23.38 (Rhodes College Open Meet – 2009) 8k XC – 25:56.83 (UW-Oshkosh Brooks Invitational – 2009) Half Marathon – 1:10:53 (Cutting Edge Classic – 2013) Marathon – 2:25:45 (Chicago Marathon – 2013) Originally from Omaha, NE, Kruger was a two-time state qualifier in cross country, claiming All-District honors his senior year. Kruger was twice named “Most Improved” on his high school cross country team. He came to St. Louis as undergrad. at Washington University in St. Louis where he was a staple of the cross country and track teams for four years. Kruger placed three times at the UAA Outdoor Championships in the steeplechase and also made an appearance for the cross country team at NCAA DIII Midwest Regionals. After college, Kruger spent time completing graduate studies at the University of Illinois before spending a year working in Kansas City. Now back in St. Louis, Kruger is primarily training for the marathon. He had his best performance to date last year at the Chicago Marathon, placing 49th overall with a time of 2:25:45.

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    Recent Posts

    • Winter 2020-2021 Recap

      Big River Racing Team members made the best of a challenging winter

      23 February, 2021
    • October/November Recap

      The last month-and-a-half has featured a number of in-person races as well

      22 November, 2020
    • Flint Ridge Trail Race Recap

      Congratulations to Big River Racing’s James Campbell and Nicholas Loyal for placing

      3 October, 2020
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