| Title: | Assistant Coach (Throws) |
| Season: | 5th Year |
Curt Jensen enters his 5th season as an Assistant Throws Coach for the Blugolds.
Curt graduated from Illinois State University in 2014 with a double major in Business Administration and Construction Management. While at ISU, he was a top performer on the Men’s Track and Field team. Curt broke the school record and the Missouri Valley Conference record in 2013 and again in 2014, both Indoors and Outdoors in the shotput with the distances of 20.29m (66’7”) indoor and 20.33 (66’9.5”) outdoor. Curt ended his collegiate career listed in the ISU top 10 in discuss, shotput, hammer, and weight throw. He was a multiple time DI First Team All-American in the shotput and the 2014 Drake Relays shotput Champion.
Post-collegiately, Curt continued to pursue his shotput goals and is a two-time Olympic Track and Field Trials Qualifier in 2016 and 2021. Jensen is a 15-time USA National Championship Qualifier and an 11 time finalist in the shotput. Curt has qualified for multiple USA National Teams and represented the country. His personal best is 21.63m (70’11.75”) and finished ranked 8th In the world at the conclusion of the 2018 season. Curt was also a top 3 finisher at the USA National Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 2018.
Curt has spent 5 years competing as a professional shot putter in various international events. He is also the reigning defending Western Wisconsin Strongest Man champion. While on staff at Eau Claire, Curt has been involved with coaching many All-Americans and is currently coaching Roger Steen, who is pursuing his professional goals.
Curt currently works as the Branch Manager for Chippewa Valley Door and has a strength and conditioning program for high school and collegiate athletes. He resides in Bloomer with his wife Elise who is also a member of the Blugold coaching staff.
Updated 10/13/22