Winning is never good enough for the University of Wisconsin-Stout?s track and field thrower, Michael Lihrman. But isn?t winning the ultimate goal one aims for within every sport? To Lihrman, however, winning sometimes just doesn?t cut it. From the wise words of Wolfgang Schadler, ?Victory isn?t defined by wins or losses. It is defined by effort. If you can truthfully say, ?I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,? then you?re a winner.? To Lihrman, this is what winning truly means.
Lihrman, a UW-Stout sophomore, has been a part of UW-Stout?s track and field team since last year. A top competitor in field events, Lihrman excels in weight throw (indoor), hammer throw (outdoor) and discus. Overcoming weight issues in high school, Lihrman geared his new body toward sports starting with his junior year. Joining the track and field team as well as football in high school, Lihrman shot into his athletic career.
In high school Lihrman was M.V.P. in field events at the Big River Conference, conference leader in shot put and discus, and was high school best in shot put and discus. During his freshman year at UW-Stout, Lirhman was named Rookie of the Year.
With the 2012 season underway, Lirhman has already broken the school?s record for weight throw, not just once, but twice.
?I didn?t even know I broke it [the school record] at first. That day in general felt sloppy so I wasn?t expecting much. When I was done my coach shook my hand. Turns out I broke the record!?
A driven athlete, Lihrman is passionate for his sport. It shows through his charismatic personality and skilled athletic technique. ?Throwing definitely puts me in a good mood,? Lihrman said, ?It?s really a motivator for life. It motivates you to practice, learn, research and grow on your own. Ultimately you are the only one that can truly make yourself better. Just use the resources around to help yourself.?
Even though Lirhman is currently fourth in the nation, he still strives for bigger and better. ?I can win a meet,? says Lirhman, ?but if I don?t hit how far I want to hit, then it?s not good enough for me. That?s what drives me.? Lirhman?s life goal is to compete in the Olympic Games. ?Hitting my goals is what inspires me,? says Lirhman, ?Ultimately, I want to train to be in the Olympics. I could see it happening.?
Lihrman is driven to exceed goals and expectations, not from others, but from those of his own. His philosophy is to not compete with others, his drive comes from within.
To cheer on Lihrman and the UW-Stout track and field team, UW-Stout will be hosting the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Indoor Championships this season on Feb. 24-25.
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Source: http://stoutonia-online.com/2012/02/16/player-profile-michael-lihrman/
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