Legendary coach Harry Marra was named USA Track & Field’s 2012 Nike Coach of the Year.   The combined events coach for the Nike Oregon Track Club Elite, Marra coached 2012 Jesse Owens Award winner Ashton Eaton to two world records, a World Indoor title and an Olympic gold medal in 2012 – all in just three competitions.

“Coach Marra’s passion for the sport of track & field goes beyond what he does with athletes on the track,” said USATF CEO Max Siegel. “He is a person who truly gives back and works to grow our sport. It was great to see him and the athletes he coaches enjoy the unprecedented success they achieved this year.”

“Coach Marra has proven to be a true athlete-centered coach,” said Nike VP, Global Running/Track & Field Sports Marketing John Capriotti. “His ability to get his athletes to perform at their peak level speaks to his technical expertise and also his ability to work as a partner with an athlete to break new barriers. He has been among the best in the world for years and will continue to be for years to come.”