ANKENY CENTENNIAL HS CAMPS

SAM BLASKOWSKI SPRINT CAMP

ACHS Boys Track

*Campers: Please bring spikes and water bottle - enter in SE Corner

CAMP CONTACT: nathan.smith@ankenyschools.org

LOCATION: Ankeny Stadium; 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Sam Blaskowski is a standout sprinter for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), recognized as one of the most accomplished athletes in NCAA Division III track and field history. A native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Blaskowski has earned 20 NCAA Division III All-America honors, including multiple national titles in the 60-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter dashes, as well as contributions to national championship 4x100-meter relay teams.

In 2024, Blaskowski set a wind-legal NCAA Division III record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.09 seconds at the UW-La Crosse Eagle Open. He also recorded one of the fastest 200-meter times in Division III history, clocking 20.25 seconds in Myrtle Beach. His exceptional performances earned him the 2024 USTFCCCA National Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year award. 

Blaskowski's collegiate success led to an opportunity to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, where he raced against some of the nation's top sprinters. Beyond athletics, he is dedicated to his academics, majoring in sports management with a business minor, and is actively involved in caring for his grandparents, who live near the UWL campus. 

With a combination of athletic prowess, academic dedication, and personal commitment, Sam Blaskowski exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional student-athlete.