Entries tagged with ‘ncaa championships’
A Special Graduation for One Gustavus Athlete
When the Gustavus Class of 2023 walks the stage this week at Commencement, one senior will be uniquely grateful to join her friends and classmates on Graduation Day. Heather Olinger ’23 has had a final semester unlike any other. It began in January when the Gustie women’s hockey player took a hit against St. Ben’s […]
Gustavus Track Star Exemplifies the Student-Athlete
Success in college requires determination, consistency, resiliency—and help. As Birgen Nelson ’23 heads into her final indoor track meet before moving on to the next athletic and academic levels, she’s embraced and personified all these qualities and positioned herself for a promising future. This weekend, Nelson and fellow All-American Annika Poe ’23 (shot put), will be in […]
Track & Field Earns Four All-America Honors, Rooney Wins 110-Hurdles at NCAA Championships
Gustavus track & field took home four All-America honors and one national champion Saturday at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships.
Nelson Qualifies for 400-Hurdles Finals at NCAA Championships
Birgen Nelson (So., Edina) ran a 1:02.99 in the prelims of the 400-hurdles on Thursday at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, qualifying for Saturday's final race. Nelson's time was third in heat three and eighth overall among 19 competitors.
Pedersen Climbs Leaderboard on Moving Day at NCAA Championships
Gustavus men’s golfer Jacob Pederson (Jr., Minnetonka) shot an even par 71 on day three of the NCAA Division III Championships on Thursday, moving up 15 spots on the leaderboard from yesterday. Pedersen is six strokes off the lead and is currently tied for 11th out of 96 remaining golfers.
Three Gusties Selected to NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
Ginger Valentine (Sr., Delano) will compete in the women’s singles tournament, Nick Aney (Jr., Rochester) will compete in the men’s singles draw, and then Aney will team with Alex Budde (So., Menomonee Falls, Wis.) for the doubles tournament.