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Devon Allen Packs Up Football Cleats, Goes Pro in Track and FieldPublished by
Injuries Push Oregon Standout to Focus His Future on the TrackBy Scott Bush It’s been a wild ride for 21-year-old Devon Allen. The Olympian made a name for himself on the football field at the University of Oregon, becoming one of the primary receivers for the squad before an ACL injury knocked him off the field and into trying to get back on track in time to make a difference for the Ducks at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, while keeping an eye on qualifying for the Olympics. On his comeback pursuit, Allen helped Oregon win the Pac-12 title, won another NCAA title, then followed that up with the Olympic Trials. Allen didn’t just qualify for the Olympics, he won his second consecutive U.S. title, this time running a new personal best of 13.03, making him the second fastest performer in the world in 2016. In Rio, Allen advanced to the 110m hurdle final, and while he didn’t quite make a podium spot, he did end up finishing a strong fifth overall. All those highs (on the track) and lows (on the football field) came into effect Wednesday, as Allen, nursing yet another season-ending football injury, announced he’s hanging up his football cleats and turning pro in track and field.
After his successful 2016 track and field campaign, many wondered aloud of Allen would jump at the chance to turn pro in the sport. However, Allen returned home from Rio and immediately put back on the pads, preparing for what he hoped would be another big football season. Another devastating ACL tear hit Allen hard early on in the season, which started to put his success on the track into perspective. Allen’s shift to focusing exclusively on hurdling is a much needed move in American track and field, as many of the top-end hurdle stars, most notably David Oliver and Jason Richardson, are starting to hit their peak. Allen’s focus on the track gives Team USA another young star to follow and a charismatic athlete some lucky shoe company and meet directors can promote. More news
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Devon Allen Packs Up Football Cleats, Goes Pro in Track and FieldPublished by
Injuries Push Oregon Standout to Focus His Future on the TrackBy Scott Bush It’s been a wild ride for 21-year-old Devon Allen. The Olympian made a name for himself on the football field at the University of Oregon, becoming one of the primary receivers for the squad before an ACL injury knocked him off the field and into trying to get back on track in time to make a difference for the Ducks at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, while keeping an eye on qualifying for the Olympics. On his comeback pursuit, Allen helped Oregon win the Pac-12 title, won another NCAA title, then followed that up with the Olympic Trials. Allen didn’t just qualify for the Olympics, he won his second consecutive U.S. title, this time running a new personal best of 13.03, making him the second fastest performer in the world in 2016. In Rio, Allen advanced to the 110m hurdle final, and while he didn’t quite make a podium spot, he did end up finishing a strong fifth overall. All those highs (on the track) and lows (on the football field) came into effect Wednesday, as Allen, nursing yet another season-ending football injury, announced he’s hanging up his football cleats and turning pro in track and field.
After his successful 2016 track and field campaign, many wondered aloud of Allen would jump at the chance to turn pro in the sport. However, Allen returned home from Rio and immediately put back on the pads, preparing for what he hoped would be another big football season. Another devastating ACL tear hit Allen hard early on in the season, which started to put his success on the track into perspective. Allen’s shift to focusing exclusively on hurdling is a much needed move in American track and field, as many of the top-end hurdle stars, most notably David Oliver and Jason Richardson, are starting to hit their peak. Allen’s focus on the track gives Team USA another young star to follow and a charismatic athlete some lucky shoe company and meet directors can promote. More news |
