2020 - 2021 MINNESOTA
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
MARCUS
HANSEN
THROWS
WASECA HS
WASECA, MINNESOTA
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-11
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
63-2.25
SHOT PUT (PR)
178-8
DISCUS (SEASON)
“Marcus has an off-the-charts work ethic. He’s a team player and is fun to coach.”
Dave Abel
Head Coach - head coach of Waseca High

Athletic Excellence


The 5-foot-11, 230-pound senior swept the shot put and discus events at the Class AA state meet this past season, leading the Blue Jays to a sixth-place finish as a team. Hansen’s winning marks at the state meet were both personal bests. At the time of his selection, his 63 feet, 2.25 inches put of the shot ranked No. 14 nationally among 2021 prep competitors. The 2021 Mr. Track & Field Minnesota winner also ranked No. 70 nationally in the discus this spring with a throw of 178-8.

Academic Achievement


Hansen has maintained a weighted 3.74 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at Bemidji State University.

Exemplary Character


A percussionist in the Waseca High marching and concert bands, Hansen is also a member of the Concerto Show choir. He has volunteered locally as part of multiple community service initiatives through the National Honor Society.