Bowerman Track Club

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Bowerman Track Club
AbbreviationBTC
Formation2003;22 years ago (2003) [1]
Founder Nike, Inc.
Type Distance runners training group
Location
Region served
US
Website bowermantc.com

The Bowerman Track Club (BTC) is an American training group sponsored by Nike, Inc. It previously featured a professional team last coached by 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 is named after Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.

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The team moved from Portland to Eugene in 2022. [4] 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. [5] [6]

The professional team was disbanded in February 2025 after 12 years and reportedly producing 10 Olympic and World Championship medalists. [7]

Leading group of Shelby Houlihan, Rachel Schneider, Karissa Schweizer from Bowerman Track Club on 5000 m run (2019 USA Championships) 2019 US Track & Field Championship (48401346982).jpg
Leading group of Shelby Houlihan, Rachel Schneider, Karissa Schweizer from Bowerman Track Club on 5000 m run (2019 USA Championships)

Notable members

Former members of the professional team include: [2] [8] [9]

Men

Women

* Indicates athlete on the BTC pro roster when the team disbanded in 2025.

Members of the non-professional elite team include: [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Men's Professional Roster - BowermanTC". Archived from the original on 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
  2. 1 2 "Pro". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  3. 1 2 "Elite". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Gault, Jonathan. "Gabriela DeBues-Stafford Explains Why She Left the Bowerman Track Club". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  6. ↑ "Statement From Coach Jerry Schumacher". BowermanTC. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  7. ↑ Dickinson, Marley (2025-02-10). "Nike shuts down Bowerman TC pro team". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  8. ↑ "Chris Solinsky Departs Bowerman Track Club for Coaching Job".
  9. ↑ "Two-Time Olympian Matt Tegenkamp Retires".
  10. ↑ "Elise Cranny Leaves Bowerman Track Club After Five Years With Coach Jerry Schumacher". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ↑ "Courtney Frerichs Leaves Bowerman Track Club After 7 Years". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ↑ "After Leaving the Bowerman Track Club, Marielle Hall Will Train in Providence, Rhode Island".
  13. ↑ Butler, Sarah Lorge (2022-01-05). "New Year Brings Change for 2016 Olympian Emily Infeld". Runner's World. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  14. ↑ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  15. ↑ "Shelby and Colleen Seek World Dominance".
  16. ↑ "Colleen Quigley Announces Departure From Bowerman Track Club".
  17. ↑ "Jock, Puskedra Among Roster Changes for 2018".
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