University of Minnesota Athletics
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Gymnastics
Wiskus to Miss Start of Season, Will Remain in Colorado to Train for Olympics
1/25/2021 12:51:00 PM | Men's Gymnastics
Minnesota is scheduled to open the season Jan. 30 against Iowa
University of Minnesota men's gymnast Shane Wiskus will not compete for the Gophers when they begin their season on Saturday, Jan. 30 at home against Iowa.
Wiskus has elected to remain in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) and train for the upcoming Summer Olympics. He is unable to travel back and forth between Colorado and Minnesota due to United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee quarantine rules, which require an individual to quarantine for seven days upon their arrival at the USOPTC.
If possible, Wiskus will rejoin the Gophers near the end of the season to compete for the Maroon and Gold.
"We will miss Shane in the lineup, but we support his decision to remain in Colorado and train for the upcoming Olympics," said Minnesota head coach Mike Burns. "The athletic department and our program will continue to do everything possible within NCAA and Big Ten rules to assist him this season. We will gladly welcome him back if he is able to compete for Minnesota later this season."
Wiskus has been named Big Ten Gymnast of the Year in each of his three seasons at Minnesota. He will continue to attend classes virtually and receive academic support while he remains in Colorado to train. He is on track to graduate from Minnesota after the spring semester.
"Competing in the Olympics has always been a dream of mine and remaining in Colorado best allows me to chase that dream," said Wiskus. "I will fully support my Minnesota teammates from a distance this year and look forward to possibly rejoining the team later this season."
Wiskus has elected to remain in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) and train for the upcoming Summer Olympics. He is unable to travel back and forth between Colorado and Minnesota due to United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee quarantine rules, which require an individual to quarantine for seven days upon their arrival at the USOPTC.
If possible, Wiskus will rejoin the Gophers near the end of the season to compete for the Maroon and Gold.
"We will miss Shane in the lineup, but we support his decision to remain in Colorado and train for the upcoming Olympics," said Minnesota head coach Mike Burns. "The athletic department and our program will continue to do everything possible within NCAA and Big Ten rules to assist him this season. We will gladly welcome him back if he is able to compete for Minnesota later this season."
Wiskus has been named Big Ten Gymnast of the Year in each of his three seasons at Minnesota. He will continue to attend classes virtually and receive academic support while he remains in Colorado to train. He is on track to graduate from Minnesota after the spring semester.
"Competing in the Olympics has always been a dream of mine and remaining in Colorado best allows me to chase that dream," said Wiskus. "I will fully support my Minnesota teammates from a distance this year and look forward to possibly rejoining the team later this season."
Highlights: Gophers 3, Purdue 1
Wednesday, November 26
Highlights: Gophers 14, SDSU 18
Tuesday, November 25
Cinematic Recap: Field Trip Game
Tuesday, November 25
Highlights: Gophers 57, USF 45
Monday, November 24