On June 6, Colorado State University announced the passing of freshman hurdler and sprinter, Colton Kaase. At the time of his death, Kaase was just 19 years old.
Kaase committed to CSU on May 2 of 2022, through his social media accounts. He went to high school in Bellville, Texas, where he was awarded the most valuable sprinter award. He was a part of the team that broke the Bellville High School 4×100 relay school record, posting a time of 41.53. Although track was what Kaase pursued into college, he was a three sport athlete, also competing in football and baseball.