Shortly after competing in the1,500 finals at the Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore., last month, former Riverbank, Calif., High School running phenom declared he was turning pro.
Now rumors have it that he's joined Nike and the Oregon Track Club to train.
After graduating from Riverbank High School, Fernandez spent four years at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, running cross-country and track.
Although he's graduated, Fernandez still had a full outdoor season of eligibility left because of red-shirting.
He won the 1,500 at the NCAA track and field championships as a true freshman in 2009. But he has since said he believes the 5,000 may be his best event.
Stay tuned.
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