Axe-throwing Wausonian ready to keep hitting spot after missing the mark at championships

John Doepke has been in the under-the-radar sport for years.

Dec 18, 2022

John Doepke of Wausau recently competed in the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships in Appleton and his story was covered in The Wausau Sentinel by Evan J. Pretzer — *John Doepke of Wausau prepares to throw an axe at Blades & Boards. He recently competed in the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships in Appleton. Evan J. Pretzer/The Wausau Sentinel*

At the beginning of this month, John Doepke jousted with his rivals at the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships over in Appleton, and, though he came up short, is …

Axe-throwing Wausonian ready to keep hitting spot after missing the mark at championships

John Doepke has been in the under-the-radar sport for years.

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