Tom Thorkelson ’70Alumni and Staff
Assistant Men's and Women's Track Coach in Athletics
Former head track and field coach Tom Thorkelson currently serves as an assistant coach in charge of the throwing events.
Thorkelson has built the Gustie men's and women's throws units into one of the strongest groups in Division III. Since coming to Gustavus in 1985, Thorkelson has coached Gustavus athletes to a total of 52 male and female All-America performances in the shot put, discus, weight throw, hammer throw, and javelin including three-time NCAA Division III Javelin Champion and 2008 Olympic Trials qualifier, Lisa Brown.
Education
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
Areas of Expertise
Interests
Courses Taught
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| HES-176 | Women's Indoor Track | 22 | 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, 2000/SP, and 1999/SP |
| HES-180 | Women's Outdoor Track | 22 | 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, 2000/SP, and 1999/SP |
| HES-160 | Men's Outdoor Track | 22 | 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, 2000/SP, and 1999/SP |
| HES-157 | Men's Indoor Track | 22 | 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, 2000/SP, and 1999/SP |
| HES-279 | Track Practicum | 13 | 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2007/JN, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2004/JN, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, 2000/SP, and 1999/SP |