A former Iowa All-American will be one of the favorites in the 800 meter run at the U-S Track and Field Championships. Erik Sowinski burst onto the international scene in 2013. The five time All American for the Hawkeyes was a late addition to the 600 meter run at the Millrose Games in New York. He not only did he pull off a shocking win but he set an American record in the process. Three weeks later he won the 800 meter title at the U-S Indoor Championships.

A win in Des Moines next week would be his first outdoor title and winning it at Drake Stadium would make it even more special. Sowinski may be peaking at the right time. He is coming off a win in Europe in his last race.

(Learfield Sports)