Former River, Clark runner Nehnevaj walks to the front He quickly becomes one of best racewalkers in U.S. Published: July 5, 2021, 3:35pm Share: Dan Nehnevaj quickly became a successful racewalker at West Virginia Tech, winning an NAIA national title within two years of first trying the sport. (West Virginia Tech Track and Field) Daniel Nehnevaj first tried racewalking after three teammates became All Americans in that event 2018 NAIA track and field championships. “If you can’t beat them, join them,” Nehnevaj joked. Now Nehnevaj is beating almost every other racewalker in the nation. The former Columbia River and Clark College distance runner placed second in the 20-kilometer racewalk at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month in Eugene, Ore.