Trent McFarland and the quest to bring down Simeon Birnbaum

Trent McFarland and the quest to bring down Simeon Birnbaum

Trent McFarland had his work cut out in front of him — literally.  In Sunday’s 1500-meter run final at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, Oregon’s Simeon Birnbaum turned around moments before crossing the finish line to ensure he was comfortably clear of the pair of Wolverines that had trailed him all race. Despite their best efforts at a late kick, neither McFarland nor freshman Brenden Herger could find a way to pass the collegiate record hold…