Nathan Weitz at Foot Locker (pic by Colleen Collins)
Northwest runners were honored by Gatorade as part of its selection of male athlete of the year for 2010. Nathan Weitz of Shadle Park, who placed third in the nation at Foot Locker topped the list for Washington, while Travis Neuman of Summit, the Oregon 5A champion, headed the Oregon guys. Travis placed 7th in the Northwest Regional. Dallin Farnsworth, a two-time Idaho State champion from Highland & an eleventh place Foot Locker National runner led the way in that state. Miles Knotek of Seward won the 3A Alaskan championship. Knotek & Neuman are juniors and will return next year. Following is the company announcement for all four runners.