COVID-19 has affected thousands Olympic hopefuls and Mike Biddle is one of them. Mike has been preparing for the Olympic Trials in Track and Field for 4 years, when one day his future completely changed. With the Olympics postponed until July 2021, Mike now needs to shift his training in a new direction. Getting married in August and moving to Michigan, Mike still plans to stay focused and pursue his dream of representing the red, white and blue in Tokyo.

Bio:

My name is Jack Zimmerman and I am from Westchester, New York. I am a junior studying advertising and a member of the Men’s Track and Field team.

Credits:

Photo: Penn State Athletics

Music: Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes

Interviewee: Mike Biddle

Sound Effects from weight room and meets: Mike Biddle