Joe Klecker
Klecker at the 2020 US Olympic Trials | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 16, 1996 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track, cross country |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m |
| College team | Colorado Buffaloes |
| Club | On Athletics Club |
| Turned pro | 2020 |
| Coached by | Dathan Ritzenhein |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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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.
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.