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Michael Lihrman Continues Olympic Track And Field Hopes After Wisconsin

Current and future college athletes around the country take notice, Michael Lihrman is a competitor you should aspire to emulate.

2014 and 2015 were highly impressive years for the now former Wisconsin Badgers weight thrower Michael Lihrman.

The Rice Lake native won NCAA and Big Ten championships in the indoor weight throw, including setting Big Ten records, achieving Big Ten field athlete of the year (and championship) honors as well as All-American honors.

Badger of Honor was fortunate to be granted an interview with the NCAA’s current weight throw record holder.

Jon Rzepecki: According to the UW bio, your track and field career didn’t start until your junior year of high school.