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Son of Richard and Patricia Blankenshi...Anchored the U.S. men’s distance medley relay to a world record 9:15.50 at the 2015 World Relays in the Bahamas...Two-time NCAA All-American at the University of Minnesota...Won the 2013 Minnesota Mile, setting a course record of 3:52.7, the fastest mile ever run in his home state...Began his collegiate career at Mississippi State University before transferring to Minnesota...Greatest inspiration is his University of Minnesota coach, Steve Plasencia…Trains in Eugene, Oregon.

Career Highlights

2016 USA 1 Mile Road Championships, gold
2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 4th (1,500m)
2015 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, silver (1,600m, 3,200m)
2014 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, 5th (3,000m)
2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 10th (1,500m)

Olympic Experience

1-time Olympian;

Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (1500m - Men)

World Championships Experience

Most recent: 2019 – 13th (1500m - Men)
Years of participation: 1500m - Men 2019; 1500m (Indoor) - Men 2018
Top finish: 5th – 2018 (1500m (Indoor) - Men)

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