Joe Klecker

Joe Klecker (born November 16, 1996) is an American long-distance runner. After a successful collegiate career with the Colorado Buffaloes he turned professional in 2020 joining the On Athletics Club coached by Dathan Ritzenhein. Klecker holds personal bests of 3:37.00 for 1500m, 7:34.14 for 3000m, 12:54.99 for 5000m, and 27:07.57 for 10000m, all set as a part of the On Athletics Club

Joe Klecker
Klecker at the 2020 US Olympic Trials
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1996-11-16) November 16, 1996
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Alma materUniversity of Colorado
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sport
SportTrack, cross country
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m
College teamColorado Buffaloes
ClubOn Athletics Club
Turned pro2020
Coached byDathan Ritzenhein
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Outdoor
  • 1500m: 3:37.00 (Portland 2021)
  • 3,000m: 7:39.18 (Phoenix 2021)
  • 2 miles: 8:11.55 (Eugene 2021)
  • 5000m: 12:55.16 (Firenze 2023)
  • 10,000m: 27:07.57 (San Juan Capistrano 2023)
  • Indoor
  • One Mile: 4:01.72i (Boulder 2017)
  • 3000m: 7:34.14 (New York City 2023)
  • 2 miles: 8:14.20i (New York City 2021)
  • 5000m: 12:54.99i (Boston 2023)

Klecker attended Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He graduated in 2015 and attended the University of Colorado in the Fall. At Colorado, he was a 9-time All-American in all 3 running sports including 2 runner-up finishes. He is currently the school's record holder in the indoor 5000m.

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