Blessing Okagbare before the 2010 Bowerman Award
Blessing Okagbare became the first women to win NCAA titles in the long jump and 100 meters at the same championship. Add two indoor titles to the her resume in the 60 meters and long jump, you can see why Blessing is up for the nation's top award. She first came to the states in January of 2008 from Nigeria and started in track and field as a high jump. Get to know Blessing's story and her thoughts on why she is the nation's top athlete.