Andrew Wheating Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike
Former University of Oregon Standout will Remain in Eugene, Oregon
By Global Athletics
July 28, 2010
Boston (July 28, 2010) Former University of Oregon star Andrew
Wheating will continue his track and field career as a professional in
Eugene, OR and will proudly compete for Nike, his management company
announced today.
With a successful string of races in June and July that began with a
double victory at 800m and 1500m at the NCAA Championships, then
followed by personal best performances at 800m (1:44.62), the mile
(3:51.74), and 1500m (3:30.90), Wheating punctuated an already stellar
career at the University of Oregon. Wheating, originally from Norwich,
VT, won five NCAA Championships, three PAC 10 titles, was an 8-time
NCAA All American, qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games at 800m and is a
finalist for the prestigious Bowerman Award, which recognizes the top
male and female collegiate mens and womens track-and-field athlete of
the scholastic year. He holds school records at the tradition-laden
program of Oregon in the indoor 800m, outdoor mile and as part of the
Distance Medley Relay.
The last time the Mens NCAA 800m/1500m double had been accomplished was
in 1984 by Joaquim Cruz, also from the University of Oregon. As for
his run of eye-opening performances this spring and summer, Wheating is
the fastest American Miler of the 2010 season, is the fourth fastest
1500m runner in US history and is the fastest 1500m runner ever from the
University of Oregon.
"I cant even explain how excited I am about staying in Track Town, USA,
and about the chance to continue working with my coach at the same
school that supported me as an undergraduate. Hayward Field has been a
special place for me, said Wheating. Nike is a great partner in
all the cool things happening in Track Town and I look forward to being
part of its team as I continue to train and develop. I want to be a
contributing member of the Oregon Track Club and chase my dreams in
front of the fans who cheered for me while I was a Duck.
Details of his agreement were not disclosed.
Note: Global Athletics is the management company that represents Andrew Wheating.
Wheating has a new facebook fan page here: www.facebook.com/andrew.wheating
On the LetsRun.com Forums: Wheating Signs With..... Nike
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