Sophomore (2003-04): Set the school record for shotput in both indoor and outdoor seasons with throws of 47'4" and 45'6" respectively ... Placed in all meets except conference finals.

High School: Ran four years at Brimley High School (Mich.)...Named team MVP as a junior...Set the school record in shot-put with a throw of 45'10"...Named Brimley High School Male Athlete of the Year as a junior...Also took 3rd place in the conference meet as a junior...Named team MVP for the second straight season as a senior...Beat his school record from the previous year with a throw of 50'8.5"...Set another school record in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:36.08...Finished 2nd at the MHSAA State Finals in shot-put, 3rd in the 4x200 relay, and 4th in the 4x100....Named all-state in shot-put as a senior...Named the Male Athlete of the Year and received the Dan Schwiderson Memorial Award as a senior...Also lettered in basketball and football.

Personal: Son of Richard and Laurie Winkler...Majoring in mechanical engineering.