Bowerman Track Club
Abbreviation | BTC |
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Formation | 2003[1] |
Founder | Nike, Inc. |
Type | Distance runners training group |
Location | |
Region served | US |
Website | bowermantc.com |
The Bowerman Track Club (BTC) is an American training group sponsored by Nike, Inc. for professional distance runners as well as a separate recreational club for casual runners. The professional team is supported by head coach Jerry Schumacher and assistant Pascal Dobert.[2] The club maintains a rivalry with the competing Nike Oregon Project and Oregon Track Club groups in its area, both also sponsored by Nike, Inc.[3]
BTC athletes won three medals at the 2017 World Athletics Championships.[3] The club is named after Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.
Purpose[]
As the organization states itself:
"The Bowerman TC exists to provide runners of all abilities with the knowledge and motivation to pursue their individual goals. This extends to everyone in the running community whether their goal is to enjoy a relaxed & fun social setting for their runs, or to qualify for the Olympic Trials."[4]
— Goal of the BTC
Roster[]
The Bowerman Track Club hosts the following athletes:[1][5][6]
Men[]
Women[]
Former members[]
Some members have left the club, either due to retirement or change of training plans.[9][10][11]
Men[]
- Chris Solinsky
- Matt Tegenkamp
- Simon Bairu
- Tim Nelson
- Jonathan Reilly
- Elliott Heath
- Dan Huling
- Matt Hughes
- Andrew Bumbalough
- Ryan Hill
Women[]
- Betsy Saina[5]
- Sammy Silva [5][note 5]
- Colleen Quigley[7][12]
- Kate Grace
- Amy Cragg [note 6]
- Gwen Jorgensen
- Marielle Hall[14]
- [15]
- Emily Infeld[16]
Notes[]
- ^ 5k and 10k Canadian record holder
- ^ Rio Olympic Gold medalist in the 1500m, 2016 world indoor champion in the 1500m
- ^ Rio Olympic silver medalist in the 3000m Steeplechase
- ^ American record holder in the 3000m indoors
- ^ 2017 New York City Marathon winner
- ^ 2017 IAAF World Championships marathon bronze medalist[13]
References[]
- ^ a b "Men's Professional Roster - BowermanTC". Archived from the original on 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
- ^ "How Pascal Dobert turned Evan Jager into America's top steeplechase runner".
- ^ a b "Schumacher named USATF Nike Coach of the Year".
- ^ Bowerman Track Club on Runnerspace.com
- ^ a b c "Jock, Puskedra Among Roster Changes for 2018".
- ^ "Pro Bio - BowermanTC".
- ^ a b "Shelby and Colleen Seek World Dominance".
- ^ "Super Saturday Recap".
- ^ "Episode 119: Evan Jager".
- ^ "Chris Solinsky Departs Bowerman Track Club for Coaching Job".
- ^ "Two-Time Olympian Matt Tegenkamp Retires".
- ^ "Colleen Quigley Announces Departure From Bowerman Track Club".
- ^ "2018 Tokyo Marathon Preview".
- ^ "After Leaving the Bowerman Track Club, Marielle Hall Will Train in Providence, Rhode Island".
- ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
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: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ Butler, Sarah Lorge (2022-01-05). "New Year Brings Change for 2016 Olympian Emily Infeld". Runner's World. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
External links[]
- Track and field clubs in the United States
- Running clubs in the United States
- Nike, Inc.
- Sports in Portland, Oregon
- 2003 establishments in Oregon