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{{short description|American long-distance runner}}
'''Robert ("Bob") Kempainen, MD''' (born June 18, 1966 in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]) is a retired [[long-distance runner]] from the [[United States]], who represented his native country twice at the [[Summer Olympics]], starting in [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics|1992]] ([[Barcelona, Spain]]). He was the 1990 [[USA Cross Country Championships|US National Cross Country Champion]]. He finished 2nd at the 1993 [[New York City Marathon]] in 2:11:03. His best time for the marathon was 2:08:47 at the 1994 [[Boston Marathon]].
'''Robert Kempainen''' (born June 18, 1966, in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]) is an American retired two-time Olympian [[long-distance runner]]. He participated in the [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics|1992]] ([[Barcelona, Spain]]) and in [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics|1996]] ([[Atlanta, United States]]) Olympics.


He made his marathon debut in 1991 at the [[Twin Cities Marathon]] in Minnesota, where he finished 2nd in 2:12:12. In 1992, he qualified for the Olympic Games by running a 2:12:54 for third place in the [[Olympic Trials]] marathon, held in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. He finished 2nd at the 1993 [[New York City Marathon]] in a time of 2:11:03. His best time for the marathon was 2:08:47 at the 1994 [[Boston Marathon]], where he finished 7th. In 1995, he finished 2nd at the Los Angeles Marathon, in a time of 2:11:59. He was the 1996 Olympic Trials Marathon (held in [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], North Carolina) champion, winning in a time of 2:12:45.
Currently, Dr. Kempainen holds a position at Hennipen County Medical Center where he practices as a pulmonologist and critical care physician, he is also the current course director of Human Disease 1, a second year medical school course at the [[University of Minnesota]].

In other USA distance running championships, Kempainen was also the 1990 [[USA Cross Country Championships|US National Cross Country Champion]].

A graduate of [[Dartmouth College]] and [[University of Minnesota Medical School]], Dr. Kempainen currently holds a position at [[Hennepin County Medical Center]] where he practices as a pulmonologist and critical care physician, he is also the current course director of Human Health and Disease 1, a second year medical school course at the [[University of Minnesota]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacc.umn.edu/faculty/kempainen/home.html |title=Robert R. Kempainen, MD - MED - DOM - Pulmonary Allergy Sleep Med, University of Minnesota |access-date=2011-10-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123033250/http://www.pacc.umn.edu/faculty/kempainen/home.html |archive-date=2011-11-23 }}</ref>


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
*<small>All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise</small>
* <small>All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise</small>
{| {{AchievementTable}}
{| {{AchievementTable}}
|-
|-
!colspan="5"|Representing the {{USA}}
! colspan="5" | Representing the {{USA}}
|-
|-
|1992
| 1992
|[[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
| [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
|[[Barcelona, Spain]]
| [[Barcelona, Spain]]
|17th
| 17th
|[[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2:15:53]]
| [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2:15:53]]
|-
|-
|1996
| 1996
|[[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
| [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
|[[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, United States]]
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta, United States]]
|31st
| 31st
|[[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2:18:38]]
| [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2:18:38]]
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/oldBios/1997/kempainen.htm Profile]
* [http://www.legacy.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/1997/kempainen.htm Bob Kempainen] profile at [[USATF]]
* [http://www.wikirun.com/Bob_Kempainen WikiRun Encyclopedia]
* [http://www.wikirun.com/Bob_Kempainen WikiRun Encyclopedia]
* https://web.archive.org/web/20111123033250/http://www.pacc.umn.edu/faculty/kempainen/home.html
* [https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20836918/he-made-headlines-by-throwing-up-now-he-cares-for-others/]

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Latest revision as of 22:27, 22 November 2024

Robert Kempainen (born June 18, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American retired two-time Olympian long-distance runner. He participated in the 1992 (Barcelona, Spain) and in 1996 (Atlanta, United States) Olympics.

He made his marathon debut in 1991 at the Twin Cities Marathon in Minnesota, where he finished 2nd in 2:12:12. In 1992, he qualified for the Olympic Games by running a 2:12:54 for third place in the Olympic Trials marathon, held in Columbus, Ohio. He finished 2nd at the 1993 New York City Marathon in a time of 2:11:03. His best time for the marathon was 2:08:47 at the 1994 Boston Marathon, where he finished 7th. In 1995, he finished 2nd at the Los Angeles Marathon, in a time of 2:11:59. He was the 1996 Olympic Trials Marathon (held in Charlotte, North Carolina) champion, winning in a time of 2:12:45.

In other USA distance running championships, Kempainen was also the 1990 US National Cross Country Champion.

A graduate of Dartmouth College and University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Kempainen currently holds a position at Hennepin County Medical Center where he practices as a pulmonologist and critical care physician, he is also the current course director of Human Health and Disease 1, a second year medical school course at the University of Minnesota.[1]

Achievements

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  • All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing the  United States
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 17th 2:15:53
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 31st 2:18:38

References

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  1. ^ "Robert R. Kempainen, MD - MED - DOM - Pulmonary Allergy Sleep Med, University of Minnesota". Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2011-10-01.


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