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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Tharp's Accolades

Outdoor National Champion

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SEC Outdoor Silver Medalist

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USTFCCCA Indoor and Outdoor Regional Awards

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Get to Know Ja'Kobe Tharp

Get to Know Ja'Kobe Tharp

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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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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Face to Face with Ja'Kobe Tharp

Bowerman Hype

Tharp Mic'd Up

What It Means to Be a 2025 Bowerman Finalist

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