Women's Indoor Track and Field

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Isabelle Jaenicke, UW-Stout

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the 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:  Isabelle Jaenicke
Institution:  UW-Stout
Hometown and High School:  Freeport Minn. (Melrose Area Highschool)
Year in school:  Sophomore
Sports:  Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Majors:  Human Development and Family Studies
Minor:  Psychology

Why did you choose UW- Stout?
I chose UW-Stout because of the small town feel and the polytechnic learning style. When I toured campus, I instantly knew I was going to Stout.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I love the competition and giving myself the opportunity to improve my performance. It’s fun being a part of a close-knit team.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Butterburger and fries
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Raspberry cheesecake
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Third floor of the library
TV Show?  The 100
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Ice cream
Animal?  Kitties
Smartphone App?  HayDay
Musical Group or Artist?  Lumineers
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Caitlin Clark
Vacation Spot?  Anywhere by mountains
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Breaking my triple jump PR last year
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Trips to get coffee
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My mother
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
You are your greatest opponent; your mindset makes all the difference in your performance. Be kind to yourself.
 
One word that describes you?
Passionate
 
What is your dream job? 
Social work
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Skydiving
---Hiking the Dolomites
---Learning to play the piano
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I can laugh without moving my face

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Olympic games
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Before every jump I take a deep breath and rock back on my heal twice before I go down the runway.
 
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