With Evan Jager's silver medal performance in the Rio Olympics steeplechase, the American record holder is now the best U.S. Olympian in the event since Horace Ashenfelter won gold in 1952.
In the videos below, watch FloTrack's exclusive look at the life and career of Evan Jager, from his college days to a big moment in his life - a career-altering injury that led to a change of running events, which has ultimately paid off handsomely.
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DRIVEN - Evan Jager Episode #1: Thrown to the Wolves
Why would someone who placed 8th as a freshman at NCAA's leave school to go pro? Evan Jager knew it was an unorthodox move, but he knew it was the right one. Being thrown to the wolves so young was the best thing that could have happened to him - right behind, believe it or not, breaking his foot and finishing 2nd to last in the 5k at USA's. He started looking for something else to get excited about, and he found it in the steeplechase.
"Shut up, keep going until I tell you to."
"Shut up, keep going until I tell you to."
DRIVEN - Evan Jager Episode #2: Thrown to the Wolves
Evan Jager ran 8:00.45 in the steeplechase for an American Record on July 4th, 2015. That was after he fell over the last barrier. After a disappointing World Championships and being as fit as he's ever been - Jager is ready to prove that he is the best steeplechaser in the world... Fast forward to 2016, where only two races matter.
"My best plan of attack is just getting as strong as I possibly can, and figuring out what to do with that strength when I get there."
"My best plan of attack is just getting as strong as I possibly can, and figuring out what to do with that strength when I get there."
