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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2024-25 Men's Swimming and Diving

Owen Yeager

  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Maplewood, Minn.
  • High School Tartan Senior High School

Biography

Awards & Honors 

High School 
Swimming: National Team (2022),4x Team MVP (2018-22), 3x All conference (2019-22); Band 2x All-state (2020-22), 2x All-conference (2020-22)

Personal 
Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire? 
I chose UW- Eau Claire for a variety of reasons, They offered my desired major and minor, had a competitive D3 swim team which was also incredibly supportive both athletically and athletically, and was the perfect distance away that I could be on my own while still being able to check in with my family every once and a while. It was perfect on paper, and as soon as I was on campus I knew its where I needed to be.

Why do you choose to play Division III? 
I chose Division III so that I could take my swimming to the next level while still having the time and ability to prioritize my academics and social life.

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you? 
There are so many people in my life who qualify as a mentor, especially my parents as I couldn't be doing what I am without them, but if I had to pick one role model it would have to be my high school swim coach, Michael Brudzinski. He taught me everything I know about swimming, as well as helped me become the best version of myself I could be. He's been by side since my 7th grade year and I have so much to thank him for.

What is your pregame meal? 
3 eggs(scrambled), 2 pancakes(with syrup), 3 strips of thick cut applewood smoked bacon, and a glass of chocolate milk.

What is your favorite movie/show/TV series? 
Whiplash (2014)

Where is your favorite place to study on campus? 
It has to be the second floor of the library overlooking the mall

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

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  • 2024-25Sophomore

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