THE REPORTER
Hamilton Heights senior Colin Wilson has signed a letter of intent to join the University of Kentucky (UK) Men’s Track and Field Team in Lexington, Ky., this fall. The University of Kentucky is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a NCAA Division I athletic institution. He is the son of Ashlee Medley.
“I chose the UK because I felt the most welcomed on my visit and they offered the most opportunities for me to grow as a student-athlete,” Wilson said of his top pick to continue his education and take his athleticism in track and field to the collegiate level.
Wilson, who plans to study kinesiology and exercise science to become a strength and conditioning coach, is an excellent example of a student-athlete who had a vision and was willing to put in the time and hard work to realize his dream. He has dedicated most of his high school career to conditioning, competing, and studying. It paid off and caught the attention of college recruiters from across the country.
Wilson was named a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of 2022, placed in the top five in the discus and second place in the shot put at the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Boys Track and Field State Championship and received the prestigious Bob Rodibaugh Award. He set new school records in shot put and discus as well as set new shot put records at the county, sectional, and regional competitions.
Tony Brown, Hamilton Heights High School Throws Assistant Coach, said Wilson has been a great leader on the team and always has time to help or give advice to the other throwers. “I have been privileged to have him as part of my life and know there are great times ahead in his future,” Brown said.
“Colin is one of the most self-driven athletes I’ve had the privilege of knowing,” Hamilton Heights Athletic Director Kurt Ogden said. “His dedication to the sport is off the charts which may explain why he has put himself into the “elite” class. He’s a very respectful young man and we wish him well as he continues his throwing career at one of the premier D-I colleges, University of Kentucky.”
“I have been passionate about my sport for about two years,” Wilson said. “I have practiced and trained under every type of condition. I have sacrificed most of my time and energy to become one of the best athletes in the country. I have dedicated my life to this.”
He credits Coach Tony Brown and his strength and conditioning Coach Nate Brown as being among the major influences in his growth as an athlete. He also shared his gratitude to his mom for being by his side through this amazing journey.
“With the hard work and dedication, I have shown over the past few years, I am very excited to see what the future brings,” Wilson added.