Tyson Jenkins

Tyson Jenkins
Tyson Jenkins
  • Hometown:
    Clark, S.D.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Clark High School
Bio

General: Joins the DWU track and field team after spending two years with the DWU men’s basketball team.

High School: Four-time letterwinner in track … most points in field events from 2012-2014 … named Most Valuable Male Athlete in 2013 and 2014 … also a member of oral interpretation and choir … participated in football, basketball and baseball.

Personal: Born March 28, 1997 … son of Todd and Brenda Jenkins … a psychology major.

Sponsored by:

Steiger Farms

Clark, S.D.

Contact: Walt & Marilyn Steiger

Sponsored by:

Jenkins Farms

News mentions
Lamer secures second national title, Tigers finish historic year
Lamer secures second national title, Tigers finish historic year

GULF SHORES, Ala. – After becoming the first national champion in Dakota Wesleyan University Track & Field history in the indoor season, senior Kamberlyn Lamer (Hartford, S.D.) made history again as she won another national championship in the heptathlon at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Lamer sets GPAC record as Tigers shine at GPAC Championships
Lamer sets GPAC record as Tigers shine at GPAC Championships

YANKTON, S.D. – It was a record-setting day for senior Kamber Lamer (Hartford, S.D.) as she broke the Great Plains Athletic Conference record for the heptathlon and was named the GPAC Women's Field Athlete of the Meet. The senior finished the event with 5,017 points at the GPAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday in Yankton, S.D.

Track & Field complete busy weekend
Track & Field complete busy weekend

SEWARD, Neb. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the Drake Relays and the Concordia Blizzard Buster on Friday and Saturday from Des Moines, Iowa and Seward, Neb.

Stofferahn, Campbell grab first-place finishes
Stofferahn, Campbell grab first-place finishes

YANKTON, S.D. – Mikaela Stofferahn (Dell Rapids, S.D.) and Mattew Campbell (Gregory, S.D.) both tallied first place finishes as the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Mount Marty Twilight Meet on Wednesday in Yankton, S.D.

Tigers compete at USD Twilight
Tigers compete at USD Twilight

VERMILLION, S.D. – Tyson Jenkins (Clark, S.D.) took home first place in the shot put competition to lead the way for the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s track and field team at the USD twilight on Tuesday in Vermillion S.D.

Field events lead Tigers at Red Raider Open
Field events lead Tigers at Red Raider Open

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the Red Raider Open as the field events took 12 top-10 finishes on Friday and Saturday in Orange City, Iowa.

Schuyler, Gerber shine for DWU at Sioux City Relays
Schuyler, Gerber shine for DWU at Sioux City Relays

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After the Sioux City Relays was condensed to a single day, Samantha Schuyler (Winner, S.D.) and Lydia Gerber (Canton, S.D.) each tallied a first-place finish in their respective competitions for the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa.

Lamer, Stofferahn pace Tigers at Dordt Invite
Lamer, Stofferahn pace Tigers at Dordt Invite

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – It was an experienced group of upperclassmen that led the way for both the men’s and women’s track & field teams at the Dordt Invite on Saturday in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Lamer, Stofferahn pace Tigers at Dordt Invite
Lamer, Stofferahn pace Tigers at Dordt Invite

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – It was an experienced group of upperclassmen that led the way for both the men’s and women’s track & field teams at the Dordt Invite on Saturday in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Track & Field begins outdoor campaign
Track & Field begins outdoor campaign

HASTINGS, Neb. – After a successful indoor season, Rex Schlicht (Woonsocket, S.D.) and Jared Rabenberg (Britton, S.D.) helped the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams kick off their outdoor season Sunday at the Bronco Invite in Hastings, Neb.

Tiger track & field looks to carry success into outdoor season
Tiger track & field looks to carry success into outdoor season

MITCHELL, S.D. – Following the first National Champion in program history and four athletes earning All-American status, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams turn their attention to the 2019 outdoor season.

Lamer wins MVP, Tigers compete at GPAC Championships
Lamer wins MVP, Tigers compete at GPAC Championships

SEWARD, Neb. – Senior Kamber Lamer (Hartford, S.D.) was named the Female Great Plains Athletic Conference Athlete of the Meet as the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the GPAC Championships Friday and Saturday in Seward, Neb.

Track & Field competes at SDSU Indoor Classic
Track & Field competes at SDSU Indoor Classic

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the SDSU Indoor Classic on Friday and Saturday in Brookings, S.D.

Lamer has record-setting day at DWU Open
Lamer has record-setting day at DWU Open

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University track and field teams continued their success as they hosted the DWU Alumni Open Saturday in Mitchell.

Lamer and Jenkins lead DWU at Concordia Classic
Lamer and Jenkins lead DWU at Concordia Classic

SEWARD, Neb. – It was seniors Kamber Lamer (Hartford, S.D.) and Tyson Jenkins (Clark, S.D.) who led the way for the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams Thursday and Friday at the Concordia Classic in Seward, Neb.

Rabenberg shines as DWU competes at Ward Haylett Invite
Rabenberg shines as DWU competes at Ward Haylett Invite

CRETE, Neb. – Junior Jared Rabenberg (Britton, S.D.) headlined the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams at the Ward Haylett Invite Saturday in Crete, Neb.

Tigers set multiple records at SDSU Holiday Invite
Tigers set multiple records at SDSU Holiday Invite

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed against NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NAIA competition at the SDSU Holiday Invite and came away with broken records Friday and Saturday at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings, S.D.