Decades of Dominance: Reflecting on The Bowerman’s Past Winners Before 2023 Ceremony

The Bowerman, collegiate track and field’s highest honor, has a storied history of celebrating the most outstanding athletes in the sport. As we approach the 2023 The Bowerman Presentation (14 Dec), let’s take a look back at the winners who have left an indelible mark on the world of collegiate athletics.

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The legacy began in 2009 with Jenny Barringer from Colorado and Galen Rupp from Oregon, setting a high bar for future recipients. In the years that followed, stars such as Ashton Eaton from Oregon (2010), Ngoni Makusha from Florida State (2011), and Kimberlyn Duncan from LSU (2012) continued to exemplify the award’s prestige.

As the years progressed, the list of honorees expanded with remarkable athletes. Christian Coleman from Tennessee and Raevyn Rogers from Oregon, both in 2017, demonstrated the depth of talent in collegiate track and field. In 2019, Grant Holloway from Florida further solidified the award’s reputation for recognizing exceptional performances.

Fast forward to 2023, and the tradition of excellence continues with this year’s finalists. On the men’s side, Kyle Garland of Georgia, Jaydon Hibbert of Arkansas, and Leo Neugebauer of Texas have made their mark. Garland, Hibbert, and Neugebauer have collectively won four NCAA titles, broken four collegiate records, and notched ten all-time top-10 performances.

The women’s finalists are equally impressive. Julien Alfred of Texas, Jasmine Moore of Florida, and Britton Wilson of Arkansas have dominated the track, combining for ten NCAA titles, contributing to 12 collegiate records, and achieving 33 top-10 all-time performances.

Collegiate track & field’s biggest night is just around the corner. On Thursday (14 Dec), we will witness the continuation of this rich legacy as the 2023 winners of The Bowerman are announced. Each year, The Bowerman Presentation grows more significant, and this year promises to be no exception. The event not only honors the current year’s finest athletes but also celebrates the enduring excellence of past winners, all of whom have contributed to the rich tapestry of collegiate track and field history.

Bowerman Winners Down The Years