U.S. Men’s Indoor Athlete Of The Year — Donavan Brazier
March 2019by T&FN
Donavan Brazier’s 4 quick laps at Millrose yielded an American Record 800 of 1:44.41. (KEVIN MORRIS)
IT WAS TOUGH TO TOP do-everything collegian Grant Holloway, but Donavan Brazier did, setting an American Record 1:44.41 in the 800, and for good measure running the fastest 600 (1:13.77) in world history. Have a look at our interview with Brazier here.
Honorable Mention: putter Ryan Crouser, vaulter Sam Kendricks & the ubiquitous Holloway. Crouser’s 73-3¼ (22.33) moved him to No. 3 on the all-time U.S. list (with the No. 3 performance) and he also produced the No. 5 performance ever, 72-10¾ (22.22). Co-world leader Kendricks ended up at 19-5½ (5.93). As for Holloway, his 7.35 AR in the hurdles moved him to No. 3 on the all-time world list and he also had a significant impact on the yearly 60 and LJ lists.
Previous U.S. Men’s Indoor Athletes Of The Year
With 2-time top U.S. man Christian Coleman not competing this indoor season, the door was left wide open for a new face. Donavan Brazier ably filled the top slot:
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