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1 sie 2024 · These Olympians and Paralympians, hailing from different corners of Wisconsin, embody dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. From the sprinting prowess of Kenny Bednarek to the tactical skills of wheelchair basketball star Jake Williams, each athlete has a unique story of determination and triumph.
25 lip 2024 · Meet the Wisconsinites Competing at the 2024 Olympics for Team USA. Learn more about them ahead of the games, which run through Aug. 11. BY Rich Rovito. Eleven Wisconsinites, including six from Southeastern Wisconsin, will represent Team USA in the Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin Friday and run through Aug. 11.
17 maj 2024 · Let's meet these five athletes who are leaving their mark on Wisconsin's track and field landscape. Ciara Hartman (Bloomer) Not just a rising star in Wisconsin but on the national stage,...
29 mar 2023 · World-class sprinter charts his path from small Wisconsin town to Olympic medalist. Kenny Bednarek wins a semi-final in the men’s 200-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in 2021 in Eugene, Ore. Ashley Landis/AP Photo. At an early age, Kenny Bednarek knew he was an explosive runner. As a middle schooler in Rice Lake, a small ...
27 lip 2021 · Half of the 14 Olympic qualifiers from UW starred in track and field and/or cross country in college, including Ziemek, Ahmed, Card, Ellenwood, Hoare, McDonald and Monson.
16 mar 2023 · One such athlete to make her nation's Olympic Track & Field team is Alica Schmidt, a sprinter who will compete in the 4x400 women's relay, as well as the 4x400 mixed relay, an event that is...
19 kwi 2024 · Wisconsin's Outdoor Track and Field season is in full swing, showcasing the state's top talent on the track and in the field. As athletes strive for excellence, a select few have made...