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Going for Wisconsin Gold: Stories of Our State Olympians

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U-S-A , U-S-A is a familiar refrain heard in every Olympics, but in point of fact it is usually Wis-con-sin! Since pioneering hurdler Alvin Kraenzlein got his start here in the 1890s, the Badger State has nurtured, trained, or schooled more than 400 Olympic athletes in a vast array of sports. Wisconsin’s varied landscape and climate accommodate serious athletes whether they compete on ice, on snow, in the water, or on terra firma. We tend to bring a Midwestern work ethic to our endeavors, and our Olympians have continuously been hailed in the press and in public as being some of the most humble and down-to-earth people around. Our state boasts a thriving youth sports culture where many homegrown athletes get their start; others are drawn here by our world-class universities, athletic facilities, and coaching talent. No matter how an athlete comes to Wisconsin, the state becomes a part of his or her Olympic story. In Going for Wisconsin Gold, writer Jessie Garcia provides insights into the lives of athletes who grew up or spent time in Wisconsin on their journey to the Olympic Games. She shares some of our competitors most captivating tales—from those that have turn into legend, like Dan Jansen’s heartbreaking falls and subsequent magical gold, to unlikely brushes with glory (are you aware which Green Bay Packer was once almost an Olympic high jumper?). Featuring the athletes’ personal stories, many of them told here in detail for the first time, plus pictures from their private collections, Going for Wisconsin Gold provides a new and deeper understanding of the sacrifices, joy, pain, heartbreak, and complete dedication it takes to achieve the world’s grandest sporting competition.


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