Freddie Rowe and Joe Scanes, both crowned European U18 champions in Rieti this summer, will continue their development in the United States after announcing their commitments to the University of Oregon. Crowned respectively in the 1500m and 3000m, the two British athletes are among the leading prospects of the next generation of British middle-distance runners. Their move to the NCAA also reflects a growing trend among young British athletes, with increasing numbers choosing the US collegiate system to continue their development.