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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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    Charles Beiseman

    Brian Lyons

    Brian Holdmeyer

    Matt O’Connor

    Kwin Kueter

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    Matt Kruger

    Megan Killian

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    Tom Albes

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    John Thompson

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