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Simon Bairu

Simon Bairu

Induction:
2018

2003, 2004 and 2005 Big Ten Cross Country Champion; First Consecutive Three-Time Big Ten Champion in UW History
2004 and 2005 NCAA Cross Country Champion
2004 and 2005 United States Track Coaches Association Cross Country Athlete of the Year
Seven-Time All-American in Track and Field and Cross Country
Three-Time Big Ten Cross Country Athlete of the Year
2004 Big Ten Outdoor 10,000-Meter Record Holder
12-Time Canadian National Champion

Simon Bairu

Simon Bairu

Wisconsin Men's Hockey || All Access || Episode 2

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Monday, November 10

Chris Bono Weekly Media Conference || Wisconsin Wrestling || Nov. 10, 2025

Monday, November 10

Post-Game Media Conference || Wisconsin Volleyball vs Indiana || Nov. 09, 2025

Sunday, November 09

WBB

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Monday, November 10

Adee Boer celebration

Badgers host Western Michigan in first round of NCAA Tournament

Monday, November 10

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Colyer Earns Third Big Ten Weekly Award

Monday, November 10

Catalano and Posa earn Big Ten weekly awards

Catalano and Posa earn Big Ten weekly awards

Monday, November 10

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