Ja'Kobe Tharp - The Bowerman Finalist Opens in a new window

Hurdling sensation Ja’Kobe Tharp of the Auburn track & field team has been selected as one of three finalists for The Bowerman, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).  

The Bowerman is given to the top collegiate male and female track athlete of the year. Tharp joins Arkansas’ Jordan Anthony and Baylor’s Nathaniel Ezekiel as finalists for the award. The Bowerman award ceremony will be live streamed on December 18 at 6:15 PM CT.

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More On Tharp's Accolades

Gold in 110m Hurdles | 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships

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Indoor & Outdoor Men's Track Athlete of the Year | USTFCCCA Regional Awards

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Gold in the 60m Hurdles | SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships

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Gold in the 60m Hurdles | NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

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About the Bowerman Award

About the Bowerman Award

  • The Bowerman is considered the "Heisman of track"
  • Presented annually by the USTFCCCA to the most outstanding male and female NCAA track and field student-athletes
  • Debuted in 2009 
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