He's traveled the world. He's seen many European countries. He is a Winter Olympian. His name is Ben Loomis and he's from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ben is 27 years old. He was named the Nordic Combined Athlete of the Year by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association in 2016. He competed in the 2018 and the 2022 Winter Olympics. But when we talked to Ben Loomis about his most memorable experiences, he brought up his time growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ben joined WIZM 1410 AM on the phone from Austria.  That is where he is preparing and competing as a ski jumper on the U.S.A team.  He is working toward medals as he prepares for this year's Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Ben has lots of fun stories to share.  He did that on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer on Wednesday.

He's traveled the world. He's seen many European countries. He is a Winter Olympian. His name is Ben Loomis and he's from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ben is 27 years old. He was named the Nordic Combined Athlete of the Year by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association in 2016. He competed in the 2018 and the 2022 Winter Olympics. But when we talked to Ben Loomis about his most memorable experiences, he brought up his time growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ben joined WIZM 1410 AM on the phone from Austria.&nbsp; That is where he is preparing and competing as a ski jumper on the U.S.A team.&nbsp; He is working toward medals as he prepares for this year's Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Ben has lots of fun stories to share.&nbsp; He did that on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer on Wednesday.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM - La Crosse  Talk Interviews

WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.