Men's Indoor Track and Field

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cole Stugelmeyer, UW-Platteville

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Cole Stugelmeyer
Institution:  UW-Platteville
Hometown (High School):  Franklin, Wis. (Franklin High School)
Year in School:  Senior
Sport:  Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Major:  Mechanical Engineering
 

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?
It’s a smaller school and I was able to run track.
 
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The WIAC is one of the most competitive conferences in Division III.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Double Butter Burger with Cheese
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Student Center
Movie?  Avatar
Holiday?  Fourth of July
Food?  Waffles
Musical Group/Artist?  Logic
Professional sports athlete/team?  Devon Allen
Vacation Spot?  Costa Rica
 
What is your greatest sports moment??
Finishing fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at 2022 WIAC Outdoor Championship.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Hang out and play video games.
 
One word that describes your team?
Family.
 
One word that describes you?
Determined.

What is your dream job?
NASA engineer.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit every continent.
---Pet a big cat.
---Get my skydiving license.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I can drink a full water bottle in 2 seconds.
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I don’t have any pre-event superstitions.
 
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