Iowa State's Taylor Sanderson set the program record in the heptathlon, at 5,619, in January. He'll compete in the Big 12 men's indoor heptathlon this weekend. Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletic communications
The most pressing question when colleges started recruiting Taylor Sanderson wasn’t what university a coach was with.
Initially, it was about what they wanted him to do. He had no idea what the decathlon and heptathlon were.
Now, after figuring out what the multi-event all-around athletic competitions are, he’s on the verge of what could be a big few months, leading to a chance at the Olympics.