Western Colorado University Athletics

Sophomore Nathan Dorzweiler burst onto the national scene in the 200 meters, running a lifetime best time of 21.50 seconds.  The previous day, Dorzweiler ran 21.54 seconds, breaking a five year old record held by Brian Black who ran 21.69 in 2004.  Dorzweiler is currently ranked eighth nationally in Division II.  

Putting together a consistent string of injury free races has been an issue for Dorzweiler in the past.  At the 2008 RMAC Outdoor Championships, Dorzweiler ran a hand held time of 10.24 seconds in the 100 meters, but a timing malfunction failed to electronically capture the race and the event had to be reran.  Dorzweiler pulled his hamstring in the second race, ending his hopes for the 2008 National Meet.

This past week, Dorzweiler was coming off a similar injury.  After running two 60 meter races (6.85 seconds) and two heats of the 200 (21.54 and 21.50 seconds) at Air Force, there is little doubt now to the health and confidence of the star sprinter.