The University of Colorado distance running ace was named one of three finalists for the inaugural The Bowerman award.

The Bowerman will recognize the most outstanding women`s track and field athlete, and will be administered by the nation`s coaches.

The award is named for track and field pioneer Bill Bowerman.

Texas` Destinee Hooker and Texas A&M`s Porscha Lucas are the other two finalists.

Barringer, who earlier in the week was named a finalist for the USATF Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year, set six NCAA records in 2009 and won her second USATF steeplechase title in June.