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Athletes of the Week

Cole Wellnitz

Cole Wellnitz

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    5/15/2017
  • Sport
    Men's Track and Field
  • Bio
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Broke his own school record in the 1,500 meter run Friday afternoon at the Dr. Keeler Invite in Illinois. 

Wellnitz ran in the seventh and fastest heat and turned in a 3:47.64 despite having to hurdle a fellow competitor with 400 meters remaining. The time also allowed him to finish fourth out of 83 and move up on the national list. 


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2/24/2025 Allen Taylor Men's Basketball
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2/17/2025 Ja'Bryant Hill Men's Basketball
2/17/2025 Maggie Waddington Swimming
2/10/2025 Jillian Aschoff Women's Basketball
2/10/2025 Alyssa Fortik Softball
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2/3/2025 Lily Novacek Women's Track and Field
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