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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

2024-25 Track and Field

Jakob Eggen

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Roberts, Wis.
  • Highschool St. Croix Central

Biography

Career Stats: TFRRS Profile


High School: Four-time cross country state qualifier... 11th place state finish in 2019... 1600m & 3200m state qualifier.


2022-2023: WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll

 

Personal:

What is your favorite thing about UW-Platteville? 

Sesquicentennial Hall

Why did you choose UW-Platteville? 

Coach Antczak

Parents/Guardians:

Daniel and Hilary Eggen

Favorite Athletes:

Cody Rhodes, Josh Kerr, and Craig Engles.

Your favorite sport moment of your career?

2023 Cross Country Regionals

Favorite Movie:

The Toxic Avenger

Favorite TV Show:

The Boys

Favorite Food:

Pasta

What are you listening to before competition?

Cody Rhodes theme song

Hobbies:

Running, fishing, and eating. 

Dream Car:

Ford Ranger

Biggest pet peeve:

Loud chewing

Top three bucket list items:

Go to Banff, run the Boston Marathon, and go to Greece. 

Unexpected fun fact about yourself?

I don't like chocolate. 

Favorite Quote:

"You can choose the pain of discipline or the pain of defeat."

Major: 

Civil Engineering

 

Last Updated: 1/25/25

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2023-24Junior

  • 2024-25Senior