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Men's Track
Ranks ninth among returning collegiate high jumpers and second in the conference based on last year's collegiate season bests. In two seasons for the Ducks has competed in all three NCAA Championships he was eligible for. In initial season for Ducks in 2000, claimed All-America honors, school record, Pac-10 title, and Olympic Trials appearance. Since then, the conference has upped the ante and features four other +7-foot returnees. 2000-01: All-American. Made third NCAA outdoor appearance (13th, 6-11 3/4) after entering meet seeded 14th. Jumped qualifier two weeks before in Pac-10 Championships, taking second in jump-off (second, 7-3) between three jumpers. Eclipsed seven feet in six of eight contests and three in a row in May that were 7-1 or better - Texas Invite (second, 7-1 3/4), Oregon Twilight (first, 7-1 1/2) and Pac-10's. Claimed two other wins during year in Oregon Preview (7-0 1/2) and Washington Dual (7-0 1/2). Earned first indoor All-America honor (ninth, 6-11 3/4 ) after entering meet seeded 11th. Qualified for his second NCAA indoor meet thanks to season best of 7-2 1/4 to win the Mountain Pacific Championships. Opened indoor season with win in Minnesota Open (7-0 1/2). 1999-2000: All-American. Transferred to the University of Oregon for winter term from the University of Northern Iowa to rejoin field events coach Bill Lawson. Locked up second outdoor All-America honor with his seventh-place tie in the NCAA Championships (7-2 1/4) as a thunderstorm delayed the event by more than an hour and forced multiple warm-ups, with the cool, wet conditions effecting the marks. Two weeks prior, claimed Duck highlight of the Eugene-hosted Pac-10 Championships with an electrifying win and school record (2.26m, 7-5). Overall during collegiate slate, posted five wins in eight meets and was undefeated in four home contests. Opened year with 7-0 1/4 clearance in Oregon Preview and equaled or improved season best in five of the next six meets leading up to the NCAA finale, including two meets at 7-3 or better and four at 7-2 1/4 or better. Was only Duck male to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento, but no-heighted when slowed by a knee injury that required surgery later in the summer. Ended year ranked 10th among Americans with his 7-5 season best. Redshirted indoor campaign after a knee scope (surgery) midway through January. During fall term, attended Lane Community College to ensure immediate eligibility but trained on his own. 1998-99: All-American. Competing for current Duck assistant Bill Lawson at the University of Northern Iowa, he ranked as top freshman and 10th overall (7-3) in NCAA outdoor finale, advancing through 21-jumper field with third-attempt clearances at three heights. Jumped then-PR (7-4 1/2) to open May and break school record. Won Missouri Valley Conference high jump title. During indoor season raised PR to 7-3 and was an NCAA indoor participant (14th, 6-10 3/4). Ranked 10th among Americans in 1999 with season best of 7-4 1/2. Prep: Twice was named Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year in Wyoming. Accumulated five state titles (high jump (2), triple jump (2), long jump (1)). Won all-state high jump honors and set state record as a junior (6-10). Had prep bests in the triple jump of 47-0 and 21-10 in the long jump. Lettered twice in football and basketball. High School (Coach): Kelly Walsh '98 (Bryan Coventry). Personal: Major: Computer Information Science. Born Jason Christopher Boness on February 11, 1980 in Alliance, Neb. Personal Best: High Jump - 7-5, 2.26m (May 2000). NCAA Championships Performances
2001 High Jump (O) 13th 6-11 1/4 2.13m
High Jump (I) 9th 6-11 3/4 2.13m
2000 High Jump (O) 7th 7-2 1/4 2.19m
1999 High Jump (O) 10th 7-3 2.21m
High Jump (I) 14th 6-10 3/4 2.10m
Pac-10 Championships Performances2001 High Jump 2nd 7-3 2.21m 2000 High Jump 1st 7-5 2.26m
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