Spring 2025

SS PODCAST: Northern Iowa wrestler Parker Keckeisen on trusting God, chasing championships

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING PARKER KECKEISEN

Parker Keckeisen is a college wrestler at the University of Northern Iowa. In 2023, he finished with a 26-2 record and in second place overall at the NCAA Championships (184 pounds). One of the best college wrestlers in the country, Keckeisen is a three-time All-American, a three-time Big 12 champion, and in 2022 finished third at the NCAA Championships (184 pounds).

In high school, Keckeisen was a two-time Wisconsin state champion and was also a team captain for his football team.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Parker Keckeisen about his 2023 wrestling season, coming up just short of a national championship, the lessons he learned, and how his faith in Jesus has grown and equipped him on and off the mat.

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