Nelson, B.C., runner becomes first Canadian athlete to sign collegiate deal with Nike

University of Oregon middle-distance runner Matti Erickson is making history for Canadian athletes in the NCAA

WATCH: 17-year-old British woman surges to record-setting 800m time

“I’m in shock, because I was late for the race,” said 17-year-old Phoebe Gill after running 1:57.86

WATCH: 800m runner struck by pole at NCAA indoor meet

As if dealing with lactic acid in an 800m race isn’t challenging enough