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  • Coach Pat Wilson Passes Away

    While this as been expected for some time it is still a very sad day for Wichita State, especially the Track and Field progam.

    Wichita State Mourns Loss of Pat Wilson

    https://goshockers.com/news/2023/8/2...at-wilson.aspx

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    Wichita State mourns the loss of longtime pole vault coach, Pat Wilson, who passed away of brain cancer Sunday evening.

    "Coach Pat Wilson was such an integral part of Shocker track and field for the last 16 years and is a gentleman that was loved universally by athletes throughout the Wichita State track and field program from all event areas," Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Steve Rainbolt said.



    Wilson served as an assistant coach for the Shocker track and field program for 16 years before stepping away to focus on his health last fall. In his time with the Shockers, he coached six NCAA All-Americans, seven conference champions and 18 all-conference athletes. Prior to coaching, Pat pole vaulted for the Shockers from 1994-98.

    "His work with the pole vaulters was exemplary and high achieving, but more significantly he was a person that was so highly thought of by everyone in our program because of his kindhearted and friendly nature that he brought with him to work every day throughout his time on our coaching staff," Rainbolt said.

    Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
    Last edited by 1972Shocker; August 28, 2023, 11:53 AM.

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    At only 49 years old Coach Wilson was taken far too soon.

    May he rest in peace and may the eternal light shone upon him.

    Thoughts and prayers for his family, friends and all the student athletes he has had a positive impact on over his many years of coaching.

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    • #3
      Happy to have known Pat.

      Sad for this loss.

      Grateful that his suffering has ceased.

      78-65

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      • #4
        12/12/2022 - Paul Suellentrop

        "You Just Want to Slap The #### Outta Some People"

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