Jordan Wurth '19 Recruiting Profile

One may look at my PRs and think they are good but not super impressive, and I agree. During my sophomore year I was battling some injuries, and last year as a junior, my coach was focusing more on relays for me instead of my individual events. I still believe I have room to grow and improve my times, and I plan on doing that if able to compete in track and field at the next level. One goal that I am dead-set on accomplishing is breaking a minute in the 400, which I am certain I will achieve. 

This last spring, I helped out with the Special Olympics Power Lifting team in Sioux Falls. I myself am not a power-lifter, however, I believe I truly helped out with their training. I have been interested in helping people with disabilities ever since I ran a half marathon in 6th grade with my dad and a group called My Team Triumph (located in Green Bay, WI).  The angels (or athletes) assist people with disabilities (captains) compete in various endurance races. When we moved to Harrisburg High School in South Dakota, our lifting coach mentioned it to me when I was working out; I was all over it. To help out, I made sure everyone was staying on task with their workouts, giving encouragement and spotting the athletes while they lifted. I truly felt as though I benefitted the team by pushing them, as well as cheering them on to do their best.  More importantly, they helped me become a better person, and for that, I am forever grateful for them.