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All In, For All Athletes

From nutrition and recovery to academics and wellness, the Stark Performance Center helps more than 450 Iowa State student-athletes succeed on and off the field

Written by Caleb Grizzle | Images by Jeff Spaur and ISU Athletics

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Student-athletes, including the swimming and diving team pictured above, gather at the Stark Performance Center to train, learn, and dine together.

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