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Nebraska's Axelina Johansson named semifinalist for The Bowerman award

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Nebraska's Axelina Johansson named semifinalist for The Bowerman award

Summary

Nebraska track and field athlete Axelina Johansson has been selected as a semifinalist for The Bowerman Award, which recognizes top NCAA and NAIA athletes. Johansson had a standout senior season, winning both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put Championships. She set records in the indoor collegiate shot put (19.72m) and at the outdoor championship meet (19.97m). The finalists will be revealed on June 29 and June 30, with winners announced on December 17 at the USTFCCCA Convention in Grapevine, Texas.

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•Johansson is one of 10 semifinalists for The Bowerman Award.
•She won NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put Championships this season.
•Johansson set collegiate and national records for shot put distances.
•Finalists will be announced on June 29 and June 30.
•Winners will be revealed on December 17 in Grapevine, Texas.

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Nebraska track and field star Axelina Johansson has been named a semifinalist for one of the sports most prestigious award... The Bowerman.
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