Unparalleled Career Comes to a Close for Cheserek

EUGENE, Ore. – King Ches has run his last collegiate race in an Oregon singlet.

Edward Cheserek, the winningest runner in NCAA history, will not run at the West Regional meet due to a lower back strain. After consulting with Cheserek and team medical staff, head coach Robert Johnson and associate head coach Andy Powell made the determination to withdraw Cheserek from the NCAA West Regional Championships May 25-27 in Austin, Texas. As a result, the senior will not compete in the NCAA Championships next month at historic Hayward Field.

"This is a minor injury that could potentially become worse if he runs on it too soon," said Johnson. "As much as Edward would like to run, it is our…