Five-time NCAA champion and world heptathlon record-holder Ashton Eaton was named the 2010 Bowerman Award winner Wednesday night by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Oregon seniors Ashton Eaton and Andrew Wheating were named two of the three finalists for the 2010 Men's Bowerman Award, as announced by the USTFCCCA on Tuesday.
As expected, Oregon seniors Ashton Eaton and Andrew Wheating were two of the 10 men's finalists for the 2010 Bowerman, which was released by the USTFCCCA on Tuesday.
Oregon team captains Ashton Eaton, Andrew Wheating and Marshall Ackley thrilled the crowd with record-setting races and one inspirational act of perseverance Friday at the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Meanwhile, the women picked up 14 points to move into the overnight lead.
"Eugene! Eugene! Eugene!" That's where senior Ashton Eaton is headed following a huge leap in the long jump and that's what freshman Jordan Hasay kept telling herself Thursday during the first round of the women's 1,500 meters at a hot and humid Mike A. Myers Stadium.
The Women of Oregon won their first NCAA Indoor Track and Field national title, while Ashton Eaton set the world record in the heptathlon, Saturday at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Championships.
New NCAA heptathon record holder Ashton Eaton will be featured in a special edition of "Tuesdays in Track Town" tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Bowerman Building, Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna announced Monday. The hour-long event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
Defending NCAA Champions Ashton Eaton, Brianne Theisen and Andrew Wheating have been named to the initial "Bowerman Preseason Watch" list issued today by the USTFCCCA.
