Career
Dilling stands 6"5" and weighs 195 lbs. Dilling currently resides in Mankato, Minnesota, and when training was coached by Cliff Rovelto and represented by agent Ray Flynn. He currently is the head track and field coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato after the retirement of long time coach Mark Schuck.
In 2003, Dilling graduated from Fond du Lac High School in Wisconsin.
Dilling then attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where he captured 4 Division II National Championships.