South Dakota sophomore Chris Nilsen has been named a semifinalist for The Bowerman as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Thursday.
The Bowerman, dubbed the Heisman of collegiate track and field, is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female in the nation. The award debuted in 2009 and winners are announced at a ceremony in mid-December in conjunction with the USTFCCCA annual convention.
Nilsen became a two-time NCAA Champion in the pole vault last week. The sophomore vaulted 19 feet, 1 ½ inches, to break the NCAA Championships meet record by a centimeter. Nilsen owns four top-three finishes, including a pair of titles, at the NCAA Championships in his career.
