Young, energetic, and determined, that’s 26-year-old Matt Wilkinson in a nutshell. His journey is nothing short of remarkable. He never made it to a state meet in high school, nor was he a top recruit for college. In fact, he didn’t even discover the 3000-meter steeplechase until his freshman year at Carleton College. From an unknown name to a rising force on the global stage, Wilkinson has come a long way. After a disappointing Olympic debut, he now faces another setback just as the World Championships approach.

The Greenwood native earned his ticket to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo through sheer consistency and excellence on the track. At the USATF Championships, Wilkinson finished fourth in the men’s 3000 m steeplechase, clocking 8:29.32, just shy of the podium. After his ama

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