Cooper Teare was born on August 18,1999 and is an American middle- and long-distance runner.
19 Facts About Cooper Teare
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Cooper Teare is a two-time national champion, securing victories in the 1500 metres at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and in the 2024 USA Cross Country Championships.
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Cooper Teare competed for the University of Oregon from 2017 to 2021, where he won the 5000 m at the 2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 13:12.27, a collegiate record.
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Cooper Teare established a collegiate record in the indoor mile with a time of 3:50.39 and was part of a team that set the collegiate record in the indoor distance medley relay.
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Cooper Teare initially played soccer and lacrosse before turning to running, while growing up in Alameda, California.
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Cooper Teare started competing in elementary school and later ran for St Joseph Notre Dame High School.
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Cooper Teare went on to win a state title in cross country and the 3200m, which he won in 8:51.85.
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Cooper Teare clocked 4:00.16 in the mile at the Mt.
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Cooper Teare set another collegiate record and won a national title in the 5000 m at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, finishing in 13:12.27.
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Cooper Teare was a semi-finalist for The Bowerman in 2021, an award given for exceptional performance in college athletics.
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In December 2021, Cooper Teare announced his decision to forego his remaining eligibility in the NCAA and to compete professionally.
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On January 29,2022, Cooper Teare made his professional debut at the Millrose Games, where he ran 7:39.61 in the 3000 m to finish second.
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In June 2022, Cooper Teare won the 1500 m at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 3:45.86.
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At the World Championships, Cooper Teare did not advance past the preliminary rounds.
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In October 2023, Cooper Teare announced his decision to leave the Bowerman Track Club.
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Later that month, Cooper Teare formally confirmed that he had relocated to Virginia to train with Cole Hocker under his former coach Ben Thomas.
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In May 2024, Cooper Teare broke the 13-minute 5,000 m barrier for the first time in his 12:54.72, ninth-place finish at the Los Angeles Grand Prix.
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At the US Olympic Trials, Cooper Teare contested the 1500m and 5000m.
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Cooper Teare was out-kicked by training partner Cole Hocker, who won the race in 12:57.82.