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Kara Winger

Basic Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Born: 4/10/1986
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Residences

  • Hometown: Seattle, WA
  • High School: Skyview High School (Vancouver, WA) ‘04
  • College: Purdue University ‘09, Nutrition, Fitness and Health (bachelor’s); DeVry University ‘16, Accounting (master’s)

Athlete Info

  • Event: Outdoor Track & Field
  • Coach: Ty Sevin
  • Agent: N/A
  • Sponsor: Asics

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Personal

Kara Winger is the daughter of Bruce and Rona Patterson. She has one brother, Craig, and is married to Russ Winger, who throws discus and shot put for Asics. 

Winger earned her MBA through DeVry University’s scholarship program with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. In 2016, she became the first female athlete from Purdue University to qualify for her third Olympic Games.

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