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B.C. Track Star Matti Erickson Signs Pro Contract with Nike
The Nelson, B.C., runner will focus on training and qualifying for the 2027 World Athletics Championships after winning the 2025 NCAA indoor 800m title.
- Matti Erickson signed a professional contract with Nike Swoosh TC, the sportswear giant's distance running team, securing support through 2028. The 23-year-old Canadian athlete can now focus entirely on his running career.
- During his time with the Oregon Ducks, Erickson won the 800-metres race at the 2025 NCAA indoor championships and secured silver in the outdoor championships. He was also the first Canadian athlete to sign a name, image and likeness deal with Nike.
- Last season proved difficult as injuries forced Erickson to withdraw from the world indoor championships in Poland and the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. Now healthy again, he said he has "plenty of time to just really dial in on the training."
- Motivated by unfinished goals, Erickson said, "I have unfinished business, unaccomplished goals that I still feel like I have the ability to accomplish." He added he has "too much in me still" to stop pursuing his ambitions.
- The World Athletics Championships in Beijing next September represent Erickson's primary goal, though World Athletics raised the 800-metres qualifying standard to 1:43.00. His personal best of 1:44.49 means he must improve to qualify for the competition.
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