Briar Cliff University

Cowan was a multi-sport athlete at the Cliff, competing for the track and field and soccer teams from 2012-2015. He was an eight-time GPAC triple jump champion and four-time NAIA triple jump champ, winning the NAIA event for both indoor and outdoor in 2013 and 2015. Cowan earned All-American honors in the triple jump on all eight opportunities and is a 12-time All-American overall. He owns the Briar Cliff and GPAC indoor and outdoor triple jump records and is a member of the Briar Cliff 4x400 and 4x100 record holding squad.