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Calvin University

2022-23 Men's Track and Field Roster

James Viel

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Holland, Mich.
  • High School Holland Christian

Biography

Major: Mechanical Engineering and Business Minor                                 

Parents: Matt and Jen Viel

Favorited Sport: Track and Field, slow pitch softball, strongman

Favorite Verse: 1 Corinthians 10: 31-33

Favorite Athlete: Brian Shaw, Joe Kovacs, Ryan Crouser

Why Calvin? I came to Calvin because I wanted a high class education with a small college feel. I loved my visits and how engaged the professors were with the students. I have made life long friends especially in track!

Future Plans: I have accepted a full time Project Engineering role at Koops in Holland, Michigan and plan to coach track and field post college career and will get married in July!

Faith Journey: My faith has really grounded me through all the ups and downs I have experience at Calvin. Through it all I leaned on my faith that God has a plan even when I can’t see it clearly.

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

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  • 2020-21Sophomore

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  • 2021-22Junior

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  • 2022-23Senior