Women's Track & Field
Birgen Nelson, Jack Hanson Selected 2021-22 Gustavus Athletes of the Year
The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual Gustavus Athlete of the Year awards. The 2021-22 recipients are track hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) and baseball first baseman Jack Hanson (Sr., Minnetonka).
Track & Field Garners Multiple USTFCCCA Awards
The Gustavus track & field teams recently earned multiple honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the conclusion of the 2022 outdoor season. Three Gustie women claimed four All-Region accolades, nine individuals received All-Academic Athlete recognition, and both the men's and women's squads were named All-Academic Teams.
197 Gusties Named MIAC Winter/Spring Academic All-Conference
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its 2021-22 Winter and Spring Academic All-Conference honorees on Monday, which included 197 Gustavus student-athletes.
Donnelly, Nelson Selected CoSIDA Academic All-America
The 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-America Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Teams were announced Tuesday and Gustavus student-athletes Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) and Elizabeth Donnelly (Sr., Langely, Wash.) were selected First and Second Team Academic All-America, respectively.
Women’s Track & Field Takes Fifth at NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Gustavus women's track & field team took fifth place at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at the SPIRE Institute. The Gusties claimed All-America honors in all four events they competed in, highlighted by a national championship in the 100-hurdles by Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina).
Poe Earns All-America, Donnelly and Nelson Qualify for Finals at NCAA Championships
Gustavus women's track & field was well-represented Friday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships with an All-American performance and two finals qualifiers.
Nelson Qualifies for 400H Finals at NCAA Championships
Gustavus hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) cruised to victory in heat three of the 400-hurdles Thursday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, qualifying for Saturday's final.
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