Bio

General: The Gillette, Wyo., native looks to build off of a strong sophomore campaign during the 2021-22 season in the throwing events.  

Sophomore Outdoor (2020-21): Took the stage in seven meets for the Blue and Gray … qualified in three events at the 2021 GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships … collegiate bests in both the discus throw and hammer throw at the outdoor championships … 10^th in the discus throw (44.13m, 144-9) … 15^th in the hammer throw (48.15m, 158-0) … third-place performance in the discus at the Dordt Invite (41.65m, 131-0).

Sophomore Indoor (2020-21): Saw action in six meets … competed in the shot put at the 2021 GPAC Indoor Track and Field Championships (13.70m, 44-11.5) … collegiate best and runner-up performance in the weight throw at the DWU Invite (14.77m, 48-5.5) … event title in the shot put at the Dordt Triangular (13.82m, 45-4.25) … season best and second-place finish in the shot at the DWU Invite (14.28m, 46-10.25).

Freshman Outdoor (2019-20): Season was canceled.

Freshman Indoor (2019-20): Competed in five meets … qualified in the shot put at the 2020 GPAC Indoor Track and Field Championships (14.70m, 48-2.75) … collegiate best in the event at both the Dakota Realty Alumni Meet and GPAC Championships (14.70m, 48-2.75) … season best and ninth-place finish in the weight throw at the DWU Alumni Meet (14.73m, 48-4). 

High School: Personal best in the shot put (52-9), hammer throw (125-2), discus throw (176-1), weight throw (47-11) ... placed in two out of the four events at the state championships … two-time All-State selection … participated on the Thunder Basin High School football team.

Personal: Born Sept. 4, 2000 … son of Cari and John Kienzle … an athletic training major.