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33 proud. She ultimately was top-five in the world and one of the youngest in the field. Obviously, we wanted a different outcome, but we accepted it and it played a huge role into what will happen for her senior year. We have big plans." Over the past year, Tausaga has been in constant competition mode. Werskey knew it would not be healthy to continue a new season without a break. With the Hawkeye's beginning their training in August, Tausaga was granted much needed time off. "Coach gave me a mandatory two weeks off," Tausaga said. "He gave me time to get my bearings back at school and rest my body, so when I came back for the new season, I was ready and prepared. e two weeks started when I arrived back in Iowa aer Worlds. When I got home, I ate chicken strips and then took the longest sleep of my life." What's next for this world-wide phenomenon? As the No. 1 returner in the NCAA, her senior year is looking promising as the 2020 Olympics slowly come on Tausaga's radar. Tausaga and the Hawkeyes kick off the 2019-20 indoor track and field season Dec. 13, hosting the Jimmy Grant Invitational.