2003 Male Amateur Athlete of the Year

Justin Gatlin, University of Tennessee

In 2002, Justin Gatlin established himself as the NCAA's best sprinter. He swept four NCAA sprint titles, running his total to six consecutive NCAA individual titles dating back to 2001. No other Volunteer has ever won six NCAA titles in any sport.

 
Gatlin was Track and Field News' Collegiate Athlete of the Year, SEC Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year and UT's Male Athlete of the Year (in all sports). He owns an unbelievable 12 All-America honors and led his team to the 2002 NCAA indoor track title (the first time in Tennessee history) and the SEC outdoor title.