Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Jan 26, 2021 7:52 AM
U.S Pole Vault Champion, Chris Nilsen established a deeper connection with the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and the Sanford Sports Science Institute through a recent endorsement of the Build Your Base with Beef Program (Build Your Base). Build Your Base is a comprehensive sports nutrition program developed through a collaborative partnership between the SDBIC, Sanford Health, and the Sanford Sports Science Institute (SSSI) and utilizes beef as the premier protein.
22-year-old Kansas City, Missouri native, Chris Nilsen participated in various sports throughout his childhood including soccer. He found a love for pole vaulting his freshman year of high school that led to multiple collegiate scholarship offers his Junior year. University of South Dakota’s (USD) Associate Director of Track and Field, Derek Miles, secured the recruit with his offer to coach in one powerful statement. ” You can go anywhere in the world to become a better pole vaulter, but you’ll never find a coach who cares about you and your career more than I do”. With the decision made, Nilsen moved to Vermillion, South Dakota to begin his unforgettable collegiate career at USD!