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Wisconsin decathlete headed to Rio

It's a family affair for decathlete Zach Ziemek
Posted at 7:11 AM, Jul 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-14 15:57:56-04
Twenty three days. Just a little more than three weeks until the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Olympics.
 
And a Wisconsin Badger is racing toward Rio.  
 
He's one of the most versatile athletes on the road to Rio. It's a family affair and a team effort for decathlete Zach Ziemek.
 
"My family has traveled everywhere -- my girlfriend, my sister, my parents -- they are all coming with me," he said. Everyone from home has given me support. You guys are giving me support right now and it means everything to me. I  don't think I would be here without everyone's help."