American middle and long distance standout Evan Jager has officially announced his retirement, marking the end of a remarkable career that reshaped the landscape of U.S. distance running.

(c) 2018 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved DES MOINES (22-Jun) -- Running in the first round of the men's 3000m steeplechase here today at the USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium, Evan Jager was thinking about more than just qualifying for Sunday's final.  The 29 year-old Nike Bowerman Track Club athlete, who won his heat in workman-like fashion in 8:31.79, was also thinking about his legacy.