The 2024 Bowerman Award winners Leo Neugebauer and Parker Valby were only just announced, but that means the athletes up next are ready to carry the torch. Here’s a way-too-early look at some Bowerman candidates for the 2025 indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.
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Throwers leading the way: Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan, Kenneth Ikeji, Keyshawn Strachan
Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan and Kenneth Ikeji are two throwers at the top of their game after winning individual championships last year. Both are top contenders to win multiple events this year, which would definitely boost their Bowerman resumes.
Meanwhile, there’s Keyshawn Strachan, one of the top javelin throwers in the country. He recently transferred to Nebraska and he’s already the No. 5 all-time in the javelin. If he climbs the charts again at his new home, he could get back on a Bowerman watch list.
The Tar Heel distance duo — Ethan Strand, Parker Wolfe
Ethan Strand was the first man to set an NCAA record this year. He’s already pushed himself into the Bowerman conversation. 0.08 seconds behind his record in the race was Parker Wolfe, a Bowerman semifinalist from a year ago. The pair of North Carolina distance…
