Dear Track and Field,
Thanks for everything. You were all I ever wanted and more and you completely changed my world. 12 year old me couldn’t even dream up the world that 36 year old me lives in right now. You’ve been a part of my life for two thirds of my life and now it’s time to say goodbye.
Thank you for all the people you’ve put in my life along the way. All my teammates (HS, College and Professional) that pushed me and molded me to be a better athlete than I could have ever been on my own. Coaches (HS, College and Professional) that taught me, pushed me and guided me along the way. My support system including my agent Tom Ratcliffe and my sponsor for my entire career @Nike , everyone on the Nike Sports Marketing team and everyone on Team Bowerman. So many good and helpful massage and physio therapists that helped keep me healthy and fix me. And most importantly, my wife, whom I met at the Junior World Championships in 2008 in Poland.
I have had a few pretty tough moments this fall when thinking about retiring from professional running. I’m thankful that I achieved close to everything I thought was possible as a young kid when I started getting really serious about the sport. I am very proud of everything I was able to accomplish in my career. Beyond the medals and PBs I was able to challenge myself, push myself and learn so many things about myself that will stay with me for the rest of my life. All the positives I take with me don’t make walking away any easier.
I am officially stepping away from professional running. I am so grateful for everything I gained from the sport and now it’s time for me to contribute in other ways. As one door closes, another opens. More on that to come…
See you on the other side,
Evan
A humble thank you from us to all of you who took the time to stop by last weekend. Whether you came for a chat, info about @drinknomio , or to check out our collaboration with @mental.athletic , we enjoyed every second of it.
Always good to see people from different communities outside of CPH as well. @eight8lines and @nolapclub brought some of the French energy and vibe into the store, which made the weekend feel even more special.
Until next time !
Olympian Evan Jager (🇺🇸) takes on the Marathon for the first time tomorrow at CPH Marathon 😎 The Olympic silver medalist will pace for 2:30 through the streets of Copenhagen | Bib secured ✔️
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Evan Jager EXPLODED onto the scene 🤯
During his first career steeplechase, @evanjager won the invitational section at the 2012 Mt SAC Relays in 8:26.14
With his recent retirement we’re excited to look back to his amazing and accomplished career 🙏
#track #trackandfield
Evan - you legend!
Thanks for showing us all how to master the steeple chase 🙌
Throwback to his #MonacoDL 🇲🇨 2017 victory in 8.02.29 ⏱️
#DiamondLeague 💎
Thank you for everything, steeple maestro 🥹
🇺🇸’s @evanjager is stepping away from athletics after a career defined by elegance in the steeplechase 🚧
Smooth and fearless, his running technique was poetry in motion as he battled through years of injuries before making one final world team in 2022.
You will be dearly missed, Evan 🙏
- Olympic 🥈
- #WorldAthleticsChamps 🥉
- 7️⃣ straight national titles
- 8:00.45 national record
Inside of the last dance of Evan Jager.
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Evan Jager has announced his retirement, closing the chapter on a career that pushed the limits of American steeplechase.
An Olympic silver medal. World Championship bronze. Seven consecutive U.S. national titles. Countless defining moments.
Thank you for the records, the races and the relentless grind, Evan. What a career. 👏🇺🇸
American middle and long distance star Evan Jager is officially retiring🇺🇸
The 2016 Olympic silver medalist leaves behind an incredible legacy in the steeplechase and beyond; from redefining what U.S. distance runners could achieve on the world stage to inspiring a generation with his fearless racing.
What a career👏
