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Women's Track
Travis Geopfert is entering his second season as an assistant track and field coach.Geopfert is making a name for himself as one of the top recruiters in the state. In his first year, Geopfert signed nine state champions to UNI's already strong roster. A former Panther standout, Geopfert was a three-time MVC champ, claiming titles in the 1999 4x100 meter relay, the 1998 decathlon, and the 2000 distance medley that went on to the NCAA championships, earning All-America honors. His '01 decathlon score is still second best in UNI record books. Prior to his return to UNI, Geopfert served as assistant track and field coach at Central Missouri State University while also continuing his decathlon career. He finished third in the U.S. vs. Germany decathlon dual meet and 12th at the U.S. Championships. He was the 2004 Drake Relays decathlon champion, defeating Olympian and mentor Kip Janvrin. Geopfert finished 11th at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in the decathlon. His current personal best in the decathlon is 7,785 points. "I'm extremely excited and proud that Travis has chosen to be an assistant coach for us," UNI head coach and director of running programs, Chris Bucknam said. "He will bring his youth and enthusiasm to our program, and his knowledge of the field events will help elevate that part of our program to the next level." Originally from Panora, Iowa, Geopfert attended UNI from 1997 to 2002, obtaining his bachelor's degree in general studies. He and his wife, Nicole, currently reside in Cedar Falls. |
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