USA Track & Field – News – Trevor Barron named Athlete of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS -Trevor Barron has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week for his record-setting performances at the 2011 USA Outdoor Championships.  Trevor Barron set four American Junior Records in one race to win the men's 20 km national title on the final day of the 2011 USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. His performance was good enough to earn a spot on the U.S. team bound for the IAAF World Championships in Daegu.

Barron represented the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) while clocking in at 1:23:25:10. "Given that performance, I feel like I'm capable of more," commented Barron who was also named the 2010 USATF Youth Athlete of the Year.

Barron became the youngest member of the 2011 U.S. team. "I'm just happy to be here," added Barron after winning the national championship. "I enjoyed the competition. I enjoyed my friends. That's really more important for me than having the national championship." Now in its tenth year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week. Winners: January 5, Bill Tribou; January 12, Tyler Sorensen; January 20, Josh Cox; January 26,Ben Shorey; February 2, Ashton Eaton; February 9, Ashton Eaton; February 16, Bernard Lagat; February 23, Ryan Crouser; March 2, Jillian Camarena-Williams; March 10, Bill Collins; March 16, Miles Batty; March 23, Shalane Flanagan; March 30, John Nunn; April 6, Aries Merritt; April 13, Gunnar Nixon; April 20, Desiree Davila; April 27, Nolan Shaheed; May 4, Emma Coburn; May 11, Willie Gault; May 18, English Gardner; May 25, Kibwé Johnson; June 1, Khadevis Robinson; June 8, Carmelita Jeter; June 15, Lukas Verzbicas; June 22, Aisling Cuffe; June 29, Trevor Barron About USA Track & Field

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