Bowerman Track Club
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.[3] 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.[4]
 BTC athletes Evan Jager and Dan Huling at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials | |
| Abbreviation | BTC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003[1] |
| Type | Elite athlete training group and separate running club for casual runners |
| Purpose | "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."[2] |
| Location | |
| Website | Official, Secondary |
BTC athletes won three medals at the 2017 World Athletics Championships.[4]
Roster
The Bowerman Track Club hosts the following athletes:[1][5][6]
Men
- Mo Ahmed, 5k and 10k Canadian record holder
- Andrew Bumbalough
- Matthew Centrowitz Jr., Rio Olympic Gold medalist in the 1500m, 2016 world indoor champion in the 1500m
- Chris Derrick
- Grant Fisher
- Ryan Hill
- Matt Hughes
- Evan Jager, Rio Olympic silver medalist in the 3000m Steeplechase
- Woody Kincaid
- Lopez Lomong
- Sean McGorty
- Marc Scott
- Josh Thompson
Women
- Shalane Flanagan, 2017 New York City Marathon winner
- Amy Cragg, 2017 IAAF World Championships marathon bronze medalist[7]
- Kate Grace
- Marielle Hall
- Shelby Houlihan[8]
- Colleen Quigley[8]
- Emily Infeld[9]
- Courtney Frerichs[9]
- Gwen Jorgensen[10], 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
- Vanessa Fraser
- Karissa Schweizer, American record holder in the 3000m indoors
- Elise Cranny
Former members
Some members have left the club, either due to retirement or change of training plans.[11][12][13]
Men
- Chris Solinsky
- Matt Tegenkamp
- Simon Bairu
- Tim Nelson
- Jonathan Reilly
- Dan Huling
Women
- Betsy Saina[5]
- Sammy Silva[5]
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References
- "Men's Professional Roster - BowermanTC". Archived from the original on 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
- "Bowerman Track Club Official site".
- "How Pascal Dobert turned Evan Jager into America's top steeplechase runner".
- "Schumacher named USATF Nike Coach of the Year".
- "Jock, Puskedra Among Roster Changes for 2018".
- "Pro Bio - BowermanTC".
- "2018 Tokyo Marathon Preview".
- "Shelby and Colleen Seek World Dominance".
- "Super Saturday Recap".
- "Gwen Jorgensen makes the running community take notice: Oregon track & field rundown".
- "Episode 119: Evan Jager".
- "Chris Solinsky Departs Bowerman Track Club for Coaching Job".
- "Two-Time Olympian Matt Tegenkamp Retires".
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