Bluffton has been abuzz with hometown favorite Trevor Bassit winning a bronze medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

The Icon was thrilled to receive a call from Oregon and former Bluffton University cross country coach Karen Brandt with an offer of photos of Bassitt on the podium. She sent along the attached images of Bassitt with teammate Rai Benjamin, posing with their silver and bronze medals, as well as a podium view with gold medalist Alison Dos Santos of Brazil.

For a national perspective on Bassitt's race, check out this article:

Runner's World, "6 Things to Know About Trevor Bassitt"

The article details how Bassitt recently lost his Ashland University coach to cancer and sponsorship expectations for the athlete.