Tommy Lofgren commits to South Dakota State University for track and field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Track & FieldTommy Lofgren, a senior athlete from Stewartville, has announced his commitment to South Dakota State University for track and field. The 6-2, 230-pound athlete excels in shot put and discus and has set high expectations for the upcoming season. Lofgren aims to break his father's shot put record, currently standing at 58 feet, 9 inches, while also setting his sights on a state title. His performance this summer has indicated significant improvement, and both Lofgren and his family anticipate a productive track season ahead, starting in five months.
- •Tommy Lofgren is a multiple-sport athlete at Stewartville High School.
- •He aims to break his father's shot put record in the upcoming season.
- •Lofgren's personal best in shot put is 57 feet, 9 inches.
- •He finished third in the shot put and fifth in discus at state last year.
- •Lofgren's commitment to SDSU was announced on October 16.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Stewartville throwing 'junkie' Tommy Lofgren commits to South Dakota State
"Oct. 27—STEWARTVILLE — Tommy (son), Tommy (father) and Tom (grandfather). These Lofgrens all have the same first name, save for grandpa shortening his from Tommy to Tom. But they have a lot more in common than that. There is a No. 1 favorite thing for these three Stewartville residents to do, and it leaps out. It's the act of throwing a shot put or discus and the joy it brings. Or at the ...
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