Jacobs High School graduate Evan Jager will compete in the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the London 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday. | Matt Slocum ~ AP
Evan Jager celebrates after winning the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month. The Jacobs graduate will compete in the event at the London Olympics next week. | Eric Gay ~ AP
Evan Jager celebrates after winning the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month. The Jacobs graduate will compete in the event at the London Olympics next week. | Eric Gay ~ AP
Evan Jager (front right) competes in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month. The Jacobs graduate will run at the London Olympics next week. | Eric Gay ~ AP
Jacobs graduate Evan Jager not only qualified for the London Olympics on Thursday night, but he did so by distancing himself from the pack to win the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. track trials in Eugene, Ore. Jager was able to cruise down the …