Beyond The Stands (Jason Swaren is chasing Olympic dreams)
Yahoo22-05-2025
Wisconsin track & field star Jason Swarens is chasing Olympic dreams — and he's the latest guest on with WTWO's Rick Semmler.
The Terre Haute South alum just made history, becoming the first Badger to win the Big Ten Shot Put title since 2000 — and his throw currently ranks #1 in the nation this season. A three-time All-American, Swarens talks about his journey from Indiana state champ to national powerhouse, and his plans to go pro and represent Team USA at the World University Games this summer, with sights set on Los Angeles 2028.
Plus, hear about his family's deep roots in track & field, his surprising stint trying out for the Wisconsin football team, and what it was like dominating high school competition in Terre Haute.
Don't miss this powerhouse episode!
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The Terre Haute South alum just made history, becoming the first Badger to win the Big Ten Shot Put title since 2000 — and his throw currently ranks #1 in the nation this season. A three-time All-American, Swarens talks about his journey from Indiana state champ to national powerhouse, and his plans to go pro and represent Team USA at the World University Games this summer, with sights set on Los Angeles 2028.
Plus, hear about his family's deep roots in track & field, his surprising stint trying out for the Wisconsin football team, and what it was like dominating high school competition in Terre Haute.
Don't miss this powerhouse episode!
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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