“Eponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OWENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Eponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2026, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.