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The Bowerman Track Club (BTC) is an American training group sponsored by Nike, Inc. for professional distance runners as well as a separate recreational club for casual runners. The professional team is supported by head coach 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 maintains a rivalry with the competing Oregon Track Club, also sponsored by Nike, Inc.[4]
Abbreviation | BTC |
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Formation | 2003[1] |
Founder | Nike, Inc. |
Type | Distance runners training group |
Location | |
Region served | US |
Website | bowermantc.com |
BTC athletes won three medals at the 2017 World Athletics Championships.[4] The club is named after Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.
The team moved from Portland to Eugene in 2022.[5] 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.[6][7]
As the organization states itself:
"The Bowerman TC exists to provide runners of all abilities with the knowledge and motivation to pursue their individual goals. This extends to everyone in the running community whether their goal is to enjoy a relaxed & fun social setting for their runs, or to qualify for the Olympic Trials."[8]
— Goal of the BTC
Roster from the Bowerman Track Club website.
Some members have left the club, either due to retirement or change of training plans.[9][10][11]
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