2020 - 2021 UTAH
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
AUSTIN
KLINGLER
SPRINTS/MIDDLE DISTANCE
WEST JORDAN HS
WEST JORDAN , UTAH
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-11
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
47.49
400M (STATE)
1:50.61
800M (SEASON BEST)
“Austin is one of the most talented runners the state of Utah has ever seen. His range is incredible. His competitive drive and dedication are exactly what a coach looks for in an athlete.”
Taylor Hatch
Head Coach - head coach of West Jordan High

Athletic Excellence


The 5-foot-11, 145-pound senior set a state record in the 400-meter dash at the Class 6A state meet this past season, leading the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish as a team. At the time of his selection, Klingler’s winning 400 time of 47.49 seconds ranked No. 24 nationally among 2021 prep competitors. He also won the 800 and took sixth in the 200-meter dash at the state meet. His season-best clocking of 1:50.61 in the 800 at the Alpha Invitational ranked No. 10 nationally among prep competitors this spring.

Academic Achievement


Klingler has maintained a 3.56 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character


Klingler has volunteered locally as part of an elementary school literacy-outreach program, and he has donated time to fundraising campaigns for the benefit of MAD JAGS, West Jordan High’s charity.