Cooper Winkel
Cooper Winkel
  • Hometown:
    Spirit Lake, Iowa
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Spirit Lake
  • Event(s):
    Hurdles

Bio

High School
  • Seven-time Drake Relay qualifier (2024, 25)
  • Eight-time state track & field qualifier (2024, 25)
  • Two-time 110H Hurdles podium finisher (2024, 25)
  • One-time 2A state track & field runner Up (2024)
  • One-time 2A state track & field co-champion (2025)
  • Two-time IATC outdoor championship hurdle showdown Invitee (2024, 25)
  • National Honor Society
Personal
  • Parents are Jed and Karey
  • Has one sibling: Dani
  • Majoring in computer science
  • Minoring in math

News Mentions

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Storm sprinters deliver strong showing at Trinity Invitational

Kendrick Achebe won the 100m dash, along with the second fastest 4x100 relay in school history, highlighted Simpson’s performance at the...

April 3, 2026

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Simpson men's track and field lands seven on All-Region team

Simpson men’s track and field was honored seven times on Wednesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association...

March 11, 2026

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Achebe ties school record as Simpson begins indoor season in Grinnell

Kendrick Achebe picked up right where he left off as an NCAA All-American last season in the 60m dash, tying his school record as Simpson opened...

December 5, 2025