WIAC Athletes Competing At U.S. Olympic Trials Update

Monday, June 24th, 2024 -- 9:20 AM

Three WIAC track & field standouts competed or are competing in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials.   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Sam Blaskowski and UW-Oshkosh’s Davian Willems competed in the 100-meter dash, while UW-Whitewater’s Shelvin Garrett II will participate in the triple jump.  

Blaskowski and Willems are the only NCAA Division III individuals of the 34 declared competitors in the 100m event.  Blasowski’s first round time of 10.23 was good for fifth in his heat and a spot in the semifinals.  The UW-La Crosse junior owns the D3 record in the 100m.  Willems finished 7th in his heat with a time of 10:44.  

Noah Lyles (9.83), Rice Lake native Kenny Bednarek (9.87) and Fred Kerley (9.88) will represent the US in the 100m dash at the Paris Olympics. 

Garrett II is one of two NCAA Division III student-athletes participating in the triple jump.  Men’s triple jump qualifying begins on Friday.  The Olympic trials continue thru this Sunday at the University of Oregon and will be available to watch live on NBC, Peacock and USA. 

The Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11.

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