Evan Jager celebrates after winning the 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. | Andy Lyons~Getty Images
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 (right) competes in the 3,000-meter steeplchase last month. The Algonquin native will represent the United States in the event at the London Olympics next week. | Christian Petersen~Getty Images
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 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 finally took a chance to peek over his right shoulder as he raced down the final straightaway, and what he saw caused an instant reaction. With no competitor within striking distance, Jager returned his focus to the finish line and stuck out his …