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Bowerman Track Club
AbbreviationBTC
Formation2003; 21 years ago (2003) [1]
FounderNike, Inc.
TypeDistance runners training group
Location
Region served
US
Websitebowermantc.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 assistants Shalane Flanagan, Chris Solinsky, and Alex Ostberg.[2] The non-professional elite team is coached by Elliott Heath.[3] The club maintains a rivalry with the competing Oregon Track Club, also sponsored by Nike, Inc.[4]

BTC athletes won three medals at the 2017 World Athletics Championships.[4] The club is named after Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.

The team moved from Portland to Eugene in 2022.[5] Gabriela DeBues-Stafford left the club in 2022, citing lack of clarity around Shelby Houlihan's continued relationship with the team following Houlihan's doping ban and Schumacher's opposition to AIU and WADA.[6][7]

Mission

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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."[8]

— Goal of the BTC

Roster

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Roster from the Bowerman Track Club website.

Men

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BTC athletes Evan Jager and Dan Huling at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Women

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Leading group of Shelby Houlihan, Rachel Schneider, Karissa Schweizer from Bowerman Track Club on 5000 m run (2019 USA Championships)

Former members

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Some members have left the club, either due to retirement or change of training plans.[9][10][11]

Men

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Women

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References

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  1. ^ "Men's Professional Roster - BowermanTC". Archived from the original on 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
  2. ^ "Pro". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  3. ^ "Elite". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  4. ^ a b "Schumacher named USATF Nike Coach of the Year".
  5. ^ Harrison, Doug (2023-11-10). "Entering Olympic year, Canada's Ahmed, Knight won't follow exodus of Bowerman track athletes". CBC. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. ^ Gault, Jonathan. "Gabriela DeBues-Stafford Explains Why She Left the Bowerman Track Club". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  7. ^ "Statement From Coach Jerry Schumacher". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  8. ^ Bowerman Track Club on Runnerspace.com
  9. ^ "Episode 119: Evan Jager".
  10. ^ "Chris Solinsky Departs Bowerman Track Club for Coaching Job".
  11. ^ "Two-Time Olympian Matt Tegenkamp Retires".
  12. ^ "Elise Cranny Leaves Bowerman Track Club After Five Years With Coach Jerry Schumacher". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  14. ^ "Courtney Frerichs Leaves Bowerman Track Club After 7 Years". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  15. ^ "After Leaving the Bowerman Track Club, Marielle Hall Will Train in Providence, Rhode Island".
  16. ^ Butler, Sarah Lorge (2022-01-05). "New Year Brings Change for 2016 Olympian Emily Infeld". Runner's World. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  17. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  18. ^ "Shelby and Colleen Seek World Dominance".
  19. ^ "Colleen Quigley Announces Departure From Bowerman Track Club".
  20. ^ a b "Jock, Puskedra Among Roster Changes for 2018".
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