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Adeleke, Alfred and Smith named Bowerman semifinalists

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas women's track and field team have three semifinalists for the 2023 Bowerman Award given to the top male and female track or field athlete from the entirety of the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Julien Alfred has been on every watch list update, including the preseason watch list. It's the second time in her career she has been named a semifinalist having made the list last season. Alfred dominated both the indoor and outdoor season, winning five NCAA titles, four being individual events.

The 14-time All-American completed the indoor double with wins in the 60-meter dash and the 200-meter dash where she broke the collegiate record.