Women's Indoor Track and Field

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Catie Fobbe, UW-Eau Claire

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:   Catie Fobbe
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown (High School):  Annandale, Minn. (Maple Lake High School)
Year in school:  5th year senior
Sports:  Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Majors:  Criminal Justice and Political Science with an emphasis in legal studies
Minor:  Psychology


Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
I chose Eau Claire because of their great criminal justice and political science programs and a beautiful campus with the addition of having a great track team and amazing coaches.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
SAAC member.
 
What causes do you care about?
I am very involved in coaching athletics in my hometown community in order to promote girls and women in sports.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
It’s one of the most competitive conferences in the country for track & field, making every meet highly competitive. The other thing I love about the conference specifically is the throwers. We spend so much time together that we are each other's biggest support system regardless of school and are still able to be competitive with each other.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Butter Burger with Cheese, Lettuce, Ketchup, Mustard and Pickles
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Vanilla Custard with Sea Salted Caramel and Brownie Pieces
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Library 2nd floor
Movie?  Harry potter movies
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Mac and cheese
Musical Group/Artist?  Anything country
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Minnesota Twins
Vacation Spot?  Anywhere with a beach
 
What is your greatest sports moment?
Wining an individual national title in the shot put.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Hanging out and watching movies and sports.
 
One word that describes your team?
Resilient.
 
One word that describes you?
Dedicated.
 
What is your dream job? 
Police officer.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Swim with sharks.
---Travel to all seven continents.
---Elk hunting in Colorado.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Yo-yoing.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
None.
 
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