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Nelson Named USTFCCCA North Region Women’s Track Athlete of the Year
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its regional awards Tuesday and Gustavus hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) was selected as the Division III North Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year.
10 hours ago
Aney, Laux Earn MIAC Tennis Elite 22 Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) recognized some of its best and brightest spring-sport student-athletes on Tuesday with the announcement of the Elite 22 Awards. Gustavus senior Nick Aney (Rochester) and sophomore Alli Laux (Onalaska, Wis.) received the awards for men's and women's tennis, respectively.
11 hours ago
Donnelly, Nelson, Poe to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Gustavus women's track & field student-athletes Elizabeth Donnelly (Sr., Langely, Wash.), Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina), and Annika Poe (Jr., Buffalo) have qualified and will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 26-28 in Geneva, Ohio.
Yesterday
Gustavus Women’s Athletics Wins MIAC All-Sports Title, Men Finish Second
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced the winners of the Men's and Women's All-Sports Competitions on Friday and Gustavus won the Pat Wiesner Trophy for women's sports, while the Gustie men took second place in the running for the George Durenberger Trophy.
May 20
Women’s Track & Field Sweeps MIAC Postseason Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its women's outdoor track & field awards Thursday and Gustavus won the top four honors. Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) won both the 2022 MIAC Outstanding Track Athlete and the 2022 Outstanding Performance of the Meet, while Annika Poe (Jr., Big Lake) was named the 2022 Outstanding Field Athlete and Aaron Lund earned 2022 Women's Coach of the Year.
May 19
Four Gusties Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District
The 2021-22 Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by CoSIDA, were released Thursday and four Gustavus student-athletes received recognition. Men's tennis player Nick Aney (Sr., Rochester), women's swimmer Ellen Hofstede (Jr., Hopkins), gymnast Brooke Merila (Sr., St. Michael), and women's hockey player Kayla Vrieze (Sr., Eagan) all earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
May 19
Student-Athlete Excellence
Tradition. Teamwork. Titles.
Being a NCAA Division III student-athlete at Gustavus means that you perform at a high level — on and off the field. Built on a 120-year foundation of excellence, our well-rounded experience surrounds student-athletes with a network of support that creates championship results in the classroom and on the court.
“Liberal arts taught me the importance of finding balance, of being a student-athlete, and a student leader.”
Nora Holtan '19, 3x All American; 3x MIAC Player of the Year, 2x CoSIDA Academic All-American; Commercial Underwriter at Federated Insurance
Follow Your Passion
Play the sports you are passionate about under award-winning coaches. Compete with the best athletes in the MIAC. Be part of a tight-knit community of student-athletes.
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World-Class Facilities
All athletics facilities are on our campus, which means that you can participate in your sport, as well as attend events, without having to travel to another place.
Prospective Student-Athletes
Become a Champion
We'd love to have you join our team and be part of the excitement of Gustavus athletics. The best way to discover if Gustavus is right for you is to visit campus. Check out our facilities, talk to our coaches and student-athletes, and watch a game or practice. We look forward to meeting you!
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13th most in NCAA Division III
