Son of Mark and Karen Nilsen…Has one sister, Nicole…Two-time NCAA champion in outdoor pole vault (2018, 2019)…2017 NCAA champion in indoor pole vault…Two-time semifinalist for The Bowerman award for most outstanding male collegiate track and field athlete...In 2016, was named the Gatorade Missouri Boy’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year... was the only pole vaulter to clear 5.90 m at the 2020 Olympic Trials…Enjoys coffee, spending time with friends and hiking…passionate about sports nutrition.