Evan Reese Jager is an American middle- and long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. In his speciality event, he won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze at the 2017 World Championships. Jager is the current NACAC area record holder in the event with a time of 8:00.45. He is sponsored by Nike and is coached by Jerry Schumacher in the Bowerman Track Club.
Jager at the 2016 US Olympic Trials
Jager after taking third at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics
Jager at the 2022 World Athletics Championships
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the horse racing steeplechase.
3000 m steeplechase at Rio 2016
The water jump in the men's steeplechase at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Women's race at the 2007 World Championships