Matt Tegenkamp winning the 5000m at the 2009 US Championships. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Huesdon plays host to top American distance runners.

The 2009 KBC Night of Athletics in Heusdon, Belgium is always a fast affair, and this year’s edition did not disappoint. American Matt Tegenkamp toed the starting line with hopes of running a PR, and possible American record, in the 5000m. Although he came up short, “Teg” ran his fastest time, 13:07.97, since 2007 and in the process hit the World Championship “A” standard.  Because of the way the rules work for the World Championships, Tegenkamp’s “A” time pulls in Evan Jager, third place finisher at the US Championships, and finalizes the American contingent for Berlin.  Tegenkamp and Jager will joined by another former Wisconsin Badger, Chris Solinsky, in Berlin this August.

Interview with Tegenkamp after his race:

Matthew Tegenkamp sets A-standard 13:07.47 in Heusden from Losse Veter on Vimeo.

FILED UNDER: News / Race Coverage / Video TAGS: 5000m / Belgium / Chris Solinsky / Evan Jager / Heusdon / Interview / KBC Night of Athletics / Matt Tegenkamp / Track and Field / Wicsonsin

Sean McKeon

• All articles by Sean

• Now Playing

• Tegenkamp Back To Form In Heusdon, US 5000m Team Solidified

• Up Next

• RunCenter: Boston Marathon Race Day

  We were there at the 114th Boston Marathon to give you a recap of the race and post-race interviews with top Americans Ryan Hall, Meb

• RunCenter: Boston Predictions And Meb Interview

  We take you back to Boston for our second day of RunCenter from the 114th Boston Marathon. In today’s episode we cover the B.A.A 5K

Related Videos

• 

  RunCenter: Boston Marathon Day One

  Competitor.com is on the scene in Boston for the 114th Boston Marathon. In this special Boston Marathon edition of RunCenter, we talk to

• RunCenter: Carlsbad 5000, Boston Preview

  On this week’s edition of RunCenter we recap the 25th anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000. Matt Fitzgerald gives a look ahead at the

• Kipchoge Gets First Carlsbad 5000 Victory

  Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald spoke to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge after his dominating victory at the 2010 Carlsbad 5000.

• Defar Wins Third Carlsbad 5000

  Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald caught up with three-time Carlsbad 5000 champion Meseret Defar after her 2010 win.

• RunCenter: Carlsbad 5000 Preview, Body Fat Testing

  RunCenter brings you behind the scenes at the world’s greatest running events. In this edition we learn about the history of the

• Half Marathon Madness And Shoe Reviews On This Week’s

  In this week’s edition of RunCenter we give you the full rundown from the races this past weekend including the new world record in

• Kim Smith Sets Record, Ready For London Marathon

  Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald spoke with Kiwi star Kim Smith after her national record (1:07:55) half marathon effort at the Rock

• Scott Jurek Hits The Pavement

  The ultrarunning great steps down in distance to mix it up with road specialists in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Half Marathon.

• Mike Morgan Ready To Run Fast At Mardi Gras

  Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald had a chat with American Mike Morgan the day before the Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Half

• Kenyan Legend Lel Looks To Rebound From Injuries In 2010

  Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald had the opportunity to chat with three-time London Marathon champion Martin Lel while at the 2010