Chris Clark and Eric Hansen have much in common beyond the fact they’re highly regarded coaches at the University of Wisconsin.
Both are among the longest-tenured in their positions at UW: Clark has overseen men’s rowing since 1997, while Hansen has handled men’s and women’s swimming since 1999.
Both men have tremendous passion for the so-called “suffering sports” –such as crew, cross country, swimming and wrestling — which are defined by the prolonged, intense exertion involved.