Before Indoor Nationals, Evan Jager is Already Looking Ahead to the Summer

Published by KIMBIA Athletics on March 8, 2016

As is fitting for a specialist in a race involving 28 hurdles and seven water jumps, Evan Jager likes to look ahead, not back.

At the Paris Diamond League meet last July 4, Evan was meters away from winning the steeplechase in a sub-8:00 time. He tripped over the last barrier, but recovered almost immediately and finished second in an American record of 8:00.45. When asked whether he’s still haunted by the incident, Evan jokingly says, “Not really. The only time I really think about it is when other people bring it up or ask questions about it.”

Instead, Evan’s thoughts are totally oriented toward the summer of 2016.

“I only have two goals for this year,” he says. “Make the Olympic team in the steeple and medal at the Olympics if I am able to make the team.”