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Waukesha West junior breaks Wisconsin long jump state record that stood since 1965

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Cole Zielinski is already making history — and he's not done yet. The Waukesha West High School junior broke the Wisconsin state long jump record at the state track and field championships in La Crosse, leaping 25 feet, 9¾ inches and shattering a mark that had stood since 1965. Even in the air, Zielinski knew something special was happening. "I knew it was special when I was up there. I remember thinking, I haven't hit the ground yet. I got hold this one, so I held as long as I could when I landed.
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DSHA girls soccer team wins division one state championship, defeating reigning champs Muskego

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — The DSHA girls soccer team capped its season with a Division 1 state championship, defeating the Muskego Warriors — the reigning state champions who were pursuing their fifth consecutive title — by a score of 3-1. The Dashers controlled the match from start to finish, outshooting Muskego 19 to 8.
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Pewaukee Pirates win first-ever state baseball championship with 5-4 victory over Kenosha St. Joseph

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The Pewaukee Pirates won their first-ever state baseball championship with a 5-4 victory over Kenosha St. Joseph in the title game at Fox City Stadium in Grand Chute. With the game tied at 2 in the fifth inning, Jack Tabbert laced a 2-run single to right field, scoring two runs and giving Pewaukee a 4-2 lead.
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Sussex-Hamilton softball one win away from first state championship in school history

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Sussex Hamilton softball is one win away from making history. The Chargers defeated Sun Prairie East 3-2 in nine innings in the state semifinal and will play for the school's first-ever state championship Saturday night. Sussex-Hamilton trailed 2-0 in the fifth inning before Maddie Palicka hit an RBI double that scored Abby McCauley to make it 2-1. Ava Serembiczky followed with an RBI that tied the game at 2.
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Muskego senior pitcher Tyson Grulkowski leads the Warriors into sectionals with MLB draft buzz growing

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Muskego senior right-hander Tyson Grulkowski is expected to hear his name called in the MLB Draft in the coming weeks, but first, he has his sights set on bringing another championship to Muskego. Grulkowski made his final home start count, leading the Warriors to a regional win over Waterford and punching their ticket to sectionals, where Muskego will look to defend its championship. "It felt good.
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Muskego girls' soccer team seeks fifth straight state championship

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MUSKEGO, Wis. — Championships are hard to win, and dynasties are even harder to build. The Muskego women's soccer team has a chance to add another chapter to one of the most successful programs in the state of Wisconsin — a fifth straight state title. Head coach Lance Matthews is in his 8th season leading the program and has guided the Warriors to each of their four consecutive state titles. "I'm grateful every day, I mean, these girls make me a better dad, they make me a better coach.
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St. Thomas More baseball eyes state title run after earning No. 2 seed and 1st-round bye

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — The St. Thomas More Cavaliers are heading into the state playoffs with momentum, a No. 2 seed, and a first-round bye — and they believe they have what it takes to make a serious state title run, even if they may be overlooked in their division. Watch: The St. Thomas More baseball team is eyeing a state title run after earning the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the postseason.
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Germantown Warhawks baseball finishes conference play with a perfect 16-0 record

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
GERMANTOWN, Wis. — The Germantown Warhawks baseball team made history, finishing conference play with a perfect 16-0 record — the first time in school history the program has accomplished the feat. The Warhawks clinched the conference title with a 6-0 win over Sussex Hamilton, with pitcher Landon Hagland dominant on the mound.
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Milwaukee boxer Daniel Blancas returns from Las Vegas with 15th win; eyes world championship

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Undefeated super middleweight Daniel Blancas is ranked in the top 30 in the WBC and 15th in the United States after a unanimous decision victory in Las Vegas. Daniel Blancas The Milwaukee native's recent fight in Las Vegas was the biggest of his career so far. "The atmosphere is the next level. Hearing all those fans cheering and screaming, the atmosphere is crazy hard to describe that feeling you get when you're walking through the tunnel, and you're inside the ring," Blancas said.
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Milwaukee Vincent hires new varsity boys basketball coach to rebuild program and student success

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Milwaukee Vincent High School has a new varsity boys basketball coach, and the hire is about more than wins and losses. Principal Dr. Richard Watkins made it a priority to find a coach who could develop students on and off the court. He chose Freddie Riley. Principal Dr. Richard Watkins made it a priority to find a coach who could develop students on and off the court. He chose Freddie Riley.
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Milwaukee Panthers bring Wisconsin talent home with Jake Hanson and Aaron Womack transfers

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
In today's college basketball world, players are constantly moving—chasing playing time, opportunity, and the right fit. But for Jake Hanson and Aaron Womack, the next step in their journey brought them right back home. Coach Bart Lundy and the Milwaukee Panthers are bringing Wisconsin talent back to Milwaukee. Lundy recalled the first time seeing Womack play.
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Divine Savior Holy Angels girls soccer team is one of Wisconsin's top state title contenders this season

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The Divine Savior Holy Angels girls' soccer team has all the ingredients of a state contender this season. The Dashers have proven they are one of the best teams in Wisconsin. Steve Lawrence has been coaching soccer for 20 years. This is his first year as the Dashers' head coach. The Dashers boast a high-powered offense, scoring 45 goals in their first 10 games. Defensive midfielder Brailey Baxter said the team leans on each other when the pressure builds.
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Carroll University H-back Reed Breckheimer earns Miami Dolphins camp invite

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Reed Breckheimer, an H-back at Carroll University, has earned an invitation to a Miami Dolphins camp after a standout career with the Pioneers. Breckheimer, a first-team All-American, finished his final season with 716 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. Coming from a Division III program, he said the opportunity is something he never thought possible. "It's a great opportunity.
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West Allis Blue Jays softball team bonds over family ties — and winning

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Three sets of sisters are helping the West Allis Blue Jays softball team build chemistry — and a winning streak. The Blue Jays have won six straight conference games, and head coach Dean Mlachnik says the family connections on the roster are part of what makes this group special. "It's rare. First of all, you have to be talented enough to be up at the varsity level. Being a sophomore, all three of the sophomores are really good. The three seniors are all starters and great players," Mlachnik said.
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Brookfield Central junior Kyenret Rinkam is Wisconsin's fastest sprinter with Olympic dreams ahead

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Brookfield Central junior Kyenret Rinkam has already proven she is the fastest sprinter in the state of Wisconsin — and she has big goals ahead of her. Rinkam said her path to the track started in seventh grade. Kyenret Rinkam "Okay, when I was in seventh grade, I just to do cross country. My cross country coach noticed that I ran really fast towards the end of the race. So he suggested that I should do track and field.
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Wisconsin Lutheran junior Niyer Clayborn sets state record in 110 high hurdles to rank top 15 in USA

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Lutheran junior Niyer Clayborn set a state record in the 110 high hurdles over the weekend, placing him among the top 15 hurdlers in the nation. Clayborn achieved the record on a cold, less-than-ideal day. He is also already a state champion in the 60-meter indoor. Watch: How Wisconsin Lutheran's Niyer Clayborn is working to become one of the best hurdlers in the nation, as colleges across the country look to recruit him.
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The Milwaukee Wave advance to the MASL Championship to play San Diego for their first title since 2019

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The Milwaukee Wave will play San Diego for the MASL Championship after battling and adjusting all season long to make a playoff push. The last time the Wave were in the championship was 2019, when they won the title. Former Wave star Marcio Leite is in his first year as head coach after spending several seasons as an assistant. The team has fully bought into Leite’s system, and they are one of the highest-scoring teams headed into the finals.
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Armed with elite pitching and speed, the top-rated Muskego Warriors searching for back-to-back state titles

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MUSKEGO — The top-rated Muskego Warriors baseball team is aiming for another state title with 11 talented seniors. Six players are committed to Division 1 programs as the top-rated Muskego Warriors look to repeat last year's championship success. Watch: Why the Muskego Warriors baseball team is hopeful it can win back-to-back state titles with its elite pitching and speed.
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Wisconsin's top baseball prospect Dominic Santarelli enters his senior year with major league dreams

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Kenosha St. Joseph's senior Dominic Santarelli is the top-rated high school baseball player in Wisconsin, drawing the attention of Major League Baseball scouts at every game. The 18-year-old outfielder, who stands 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 220 pounds, will continue his baseball career at Louisiana State University. Santarelli was voted the prep Wisconsin Player of the Year as a junior.
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Brother and sister duo lead Whitefish Bay basketball teams to state championship titles this season

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Siblings Sage and Mace Miskel both helped lead their respective Whitefish Bay basketball teams to state championship titles. Senior guard Sage Miskel led the Blue Dukes to the school's first-ever girls state title against Beaver Dam. She scored the last four points of the game, including the go-ahead basket with 44 seconds remaining. Sage Miskel “I think it was like the middle of the second half, and we had a timeout, and I was just like, 'Wow, this is coming down to the end.
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Waukesha County Original

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By Rod Burks Verified, Rebecca Klopf Verified, Noa Rosen
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Waukesha County One of the last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, Brookfield resident turns 106 Brookfield resident Ed Miklavcic, one of the last living survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack, turned 106 years old on Thursday. According to the Associated Press, as of December, there were only 12 Pearl Harbor survivors still alive Rebecca Klopf
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DJ's Goalpost in Menominee Falls features over 20,000 pieces of incredible sports memorabilia for fans

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
There's no other sports bar quite like DJ's GoalPost in Menomonee Falls. Donald Matovich opened the bar 14 years ago. "So DJ’s stands for Don and Jennifer. We used to be at 4th and National, and this place closed down, and this used to be a Mexican restaurant, and I only had four pieces of memorabilia, and they were all of Ray Nitschke," Matovich said. Matovich estimates that he has over 20,000 pieces, which include all sports from all eras. He even has a signed baseball from Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.
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St. Catherine's Angels celebrate their Division 3 state basketball championship with the Racine community

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
RACINE, Wis. — Students at St. Catherine's recognized the Angels basketball team today after they won the Division 3 state title at the Kohl Center in Madison. The team celebrated their seventh WIAA title in their gym with a focus on fun and community support. Head Coach Ryan Thompson acknowledged the expectations that come with the school's success. "It's an historic program. So it comes with a lot of pressure.
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Milwaukee Juneau wins state title as their no-shot-clock strategy sparks debate in Wisconsin

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The Milwaukee Juneau Pioneers won their first-ever gold ball by defeating Cambridge in the Division 4 title game in Madison, but their second-half strategy is drawing attention. Taking advantage of the absence of a shot clock in Wisconsin high school basketball, Milwaukee Juneau held the ball for more than 90 seconds in the second half. Slowing the game down helped the Pioneers play their style of basketball. Head Coach Torre Johnson Jr. explained how the strategy helped his team.
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Whitefish Bay Boys Basketball Team heads to Madison seeking their first gold ball championship since 2011

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The third-seeded Whitefish Bay Boys Basketball Team will open tournament play against second-seeded West Salem on Friday in Madison. The Blue Dukes are just two games away from bringing back the gold ball for the first time since 2011. Head Coach Ryan Fiet said the team's chemistry has put them in the position they are in now. "Simply put, it’s a group of friends that love to play basketball together," Fiet said. "They’ve been playing together forever, including AAU junior Dukes.
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Tosa West's Jalen Brown draws high-major recruiting attention

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Wauwatosa West junior Jalen Brown is one of the most sought-after recruits in Wisconsin, and it's easy to see why. The 6-foot combo guard leads the Trojans in assists and averages 7.5 rebounds per game — numbers that have caught the attention of high-major Division I programs across the country, including the Wisconsin Badgers. Head coach Chris Newbauer said Brown's ability to impact the game in multiple ways sets him apart. "What makes him special is that he can score at all three levels.
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Pewaukee's Jadin O'Brien reflects on Winter Olympics debut, sets sights on LA 2028

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
PEWAUKEE, Wis. — Jadin O'Brien finished seventh in the two-woman bobsled at this year's Winter Olympics, but the Pewaukee native says the experience was about far more than the final standings. O'Brien competed in her first Winter Games alongside 6-time Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor. I sat down with O'Brien to hear about her time in Italy and what comes next. The trip began with a moment O'Brien said she will never forget.
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Figure skating hopes and dreams start at Milwaukee's Pettit National Ice Center

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — Sixteen-year-old Marilyn McCoy Sprung has her sights set on the Olympics, and her journey began on the same ice where beginners are learning to skate today. McCoy Sprung started skating when she was 4 years old and now competes at a high level. She recently won a Junior bronze medal at a national dance solo competition in Salt Lake City. For her, the rink is more than a competition venue. "Skating is my safe place.
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Nathan Hale High School cheerleading team wins its first-ever state championship

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Nathan Hale High School cheerleading team has won its first-ever state championship. The six-member Huskies squad began practicing in late April and went into the competition not expecting to place, but came away with the title.
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Pewaukee fans rally behind Jadin O'Brien as she advances to Olympic bobsled finals despite setback

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
PEWAUKEE — Pewaukee native Jadin O'Brien competed in the two-woman bobsled today, with family and friends gathering at Brewfinity Brewery in Pewaukee to cheer her on during her Olympic debut. O'Brien, partnered with veteran sledder Elana Meyers Taylor, had strong support from her community, including former teachers and coaches who watched her journey from aspiring Olympian to competing on the world's biggest stage. "I coached her at DSHA in track for four seasons.
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Olympic biathlete reflects on sacrifice, community support that shaped her journey

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Deedra Irwin's path to the Olympics wasn't paved with luxury training facilities or financial backing. The Green Bay native slept in her car and dog-sat to make ends meet while pursuing her biathlon dreams in Sun Valley, Idaho. "Going into the last Olympics, I really didn't know how much it meant and how much you sacrifice and how much you give and how much you look back on the communities that helped you grow as a person and as an athlete," Irwin said.
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Froedtert staff hold sendoff for patient ahead of her Paralympics curling debut

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Laura Dwyer will make history next month when she competes in the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling competition in Italy. The milestone comes years after a life-changing accident that brought her to Froedtert Hospital for rehabilitation. Dwyer celebrated the achievement with a send-off party at the same therapy gym where she began her recovery journey. A large tree branch had fallen on her, confining her to a wheelchair and requiring extensive physical and occupational therapy.
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Emery Lehman's quest for Olympic gold continues as 4-time Olympian eyes the 1,500-meter event

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Four-time Olympian Emery Lehman returned to his roots at the Pettit National Ice Center, where his speed skating journey began 16 years ago as an 8-year-old. "It's nice, I've got memories here since I was eight years old, since the year I started speed skating. I can remember the first time that I skated with my dad, and the fastest lap I could do was like a minute.
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Howard Moore documentary premieres in Madison, raising funds for former Badgers coach's care

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MADISON — A documentary about former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Howard Moore premiered in Madison, highlighting his inspiring journey following a tragic accident that changed his life seven years ago. "A Road At Night" tells the story of Moore, whose life was dramatically altered by the accident that now limits him to a wheelchair. Despite his challenges, Moore attended the premiere at Marcus Theater, inspiring attendees with his presence.
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Jordan Stolz's coach carries Olympic dreams from past disappointment to future gold

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WGBA-TV (Green Bay, WI) Verified
When you see Jordan Stolz training on the ice, you'll likely spot his coach, Bob Corby, nearby. Corby once harbored his own Olympic aspirations as a young speedskater, but those dreams never materialized. "Yeah, I was okay. I mean I was always the guy right below the guy who was world class guy and right above the people who weren't very good. So I never knew if I was the worst world-class guy or the best sucker," Corby said. Corby wasn't a "sucker" by any measure.
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Jordan Stolz's coach carries Olympic dreams from past disappointment to future gold

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
When you see Jordan Stolz training on the ice, you'll likely spot his coach, Bob Corby, nearby. Corby once harbored his own Olympic aspirations as a young speedskater, but those dreams never materialized. "Yeah, I was okay. I mean I was always the guy right below the guy who was world class guy and right above the people who weren't very good. So I never knew if I was the worst world-class guy or the best sucker," Corby said. Corby wasn't a "sucker" by any measure.
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Wisconsin curling duo makes history as first US team in Paralympic mixed doubles

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Wisconsin's Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt are making history as the first United States team to compete in wheelchair mixed doubles curling at the Paralympic Winter Games in March. The two-time national champions believe they have what it takes to bring home gold. "It's the first time that mixed doubles is going to be introduced in the Paralympic Games," Dwyer said. The pair has dominated the sport since teaming up, losing only one game domestically in two years.
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'I'm so excited': National figure skating judge has high hopes for Team USA at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Figure skating enthusiasts have reason to be optimistic about Team USA's chances at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, with strong contenders in both men's and women's competitions.
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Shani Davis reflects on historic Olympic gold 20 years later

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Twenty years ago, Shani Davis made history as the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Now, the speed skating legend is passing on his knowledge to the next generation, including rising star Jordan Stolz. "It was a lot of steps along the way, but I remember breaking world records and becoming world Champion and the next on the list was to become an Olympic Champion and I played my cards right, and I got there to Turin 20 years ago," Davis said.
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Notre Dame track star makes Olympic bobsled team in record time

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Jadin O'Brien overcame childhood illness to become 10-time All-American before switching sports A Notre Dame track and field star has made the U.S. Olympic bobsled team just weeks after picking up the sport for the first time. Jadin O'Brien, a 10-time All-American in track and field at Notre Dame, will compete in bobsled at the upcoming Olympics after an unprecedented rapid rise in the sport.
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From Olympic ice to coffee beans: Former speed skater opens Wauwatosa coffee shop

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
WAUWATOSA — Inside Wauwatosa's newest coffee shop, you'll find plenty of people passing the time and enjoying their favorite cup of joe. It's also where you'll find Dave Tamburrino, a two-time Olympian who has traded his speed skates for coffee beans. Tamburrino owns Idyll Coffee Roasters with his family, marking a significant career change for the former speed skater who competed in the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics. "I moved to Milwaukee in 1990 to go to Marquette University as a freshman.
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Olympic legend Dan Jansen reflects on heartbreak, triumph

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Olympic speed skating champion Dan Jansen opened up about his legendary career from his North Carolina home, sharing memories of heartbreak, perseverance and finally achieving Olympic gold after years of disappointment. Jansen's Olympic journey began in 1984 when he made his first team at just 18 years old. "I was the youngest in the entire competition. I was eighteen and made the team that year, and it was really my only goal. I had no medal dreams yet, but I came close.
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Speed skating executive director Ted Morris prepares for fourth Olympics

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — Ted Morris has seen it all in speed skating. As executive director of the sport, he's preparing to oversee his fourth Winter Olympics, bringing years of experience to guide Team USA's skaters in Milan. "We've had a great year, really four years, and a lot of it due to Jordan Stolz success," Morris said. "The whole team has elevated its game." It's the mention of the world's best skater in Stolz that really gets Morris fired up.
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Sold-out crowds pack Olympic speed skating trials as fans witness history just feet from the ice

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — Sold-out crowds packed the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee for the final day of Olympic speed skating trials, with fans eager to witness history in the making just feet from the ice. The venue joined an exclusive group of rinks hosting Olympic trials, alongside facilities in Salt Lake City and Lake Placid. Spectators described the experience as vastly different from watching competitions on television.
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Fans brave the cold for day two of the US Olympic Trials at the Pettit Center

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Fans lined up early in the cold Saturday morning, eagerly waiting for the doors to open for day two of the US Olympic Trials at the Pettit Center. Beth Rhodehamel from Madison traveled to support her daughter, who is on the short track national team. "My daughter is on the short track national team, so I figured that I would get here when she's here, then I can sit by where she is on the ice and wave to her during the trials," Rhodehamel said.
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US Olympic speed skating trials return to Wisconsin, drawing excited crowds

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The US Olympic speed skating trials returned to Wisconsin this weekend, bringing Olympic-level competition back to the National Pettit Ice Center in Milwaukee. READ ALSO | Hartland speed skater to make Olympic trials debut at Milwaukee's Pettit National Ice Center Fans lined up an hour before doors opened, undeterred by cold weather, eager to witness world-class athletes compete for spots on Team USA.
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Nova basketball team aims for championship repeat under new head coach

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — The Nova basketball team is back on the court with championship aspirations, looking to repeat as gold ball winners under new leadership. After capturing the school's first-ever championship last season, the team faces the challenge of defending its title with a significantly different roster and a new head coach at the helm. Head coach Raymont McElroy acknowledges the weight of expectations but sees his team's underdog status as motivation. "Sure, they want to feel like they can do it.
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Chase Ross steps up as Marquette's new leader after key departures

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
MILWAUKEE — Chase Ross has emerged as the leader Marquette basketball needs after losing three senior starters to graduation. READ ALSO | Marquette's Shaka Smart discusses team identity, development philosophy ahead of neutral-site matchup The senior from Dallas, Texas, is averaging nearly 21 points per game this season and has stepped into a prominent role for the young Golden Eagles team.
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Bucks’ Ryan Rollins mentors young wheelchair basketball players at skills clinic

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
The Milwaukee Bucks partnered with the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association for their third consecutive Junior NBA and WNBA wheelchair basketball clinic in Wauwatosa, featuring Bucks guard Ryan Rollins. The event brought together young wheelchair basketball players and professional athletes, creating opportunities for mentorship and skill development.
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Whitefish Bay Blue Dukes one win away from first state finals appearance in school history

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By Rod Burks Verified
| WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
WHITEFISH BAY — The Whitefish Bay Blue Dukes have transformed their season from a disappointing 3-6 regular-season record into a remarkable playoff run that has them one game away from the state finals for the first time in school history.
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