The Gustavus women's cross country team wrapped up its 2009 season with a 9th place finish out of 26 teams at the NCAA Central Regional, which took place in Grinnell, Iowa. The Gusties were led by Kim Rostvold who earned All-Region honors with her 35th place finish.
The women's cross country team finished sixth at the MIAC Championships which were held at Como Park Golf Course in St. Paul. The Gusties were led by Kim Rostvold who finished 20th in a time of 23:55.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams Set To Race At MIAC ChampionshipsThe Gustavus men's and women's cross country teams will take part in the MIAC Championships this Saturday at Como Park Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn. The women's race is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. with the men's race to follow at 3:15 p.m.
Women’s Cross Country Finishes 14th At Tori Neubauer InviteThe Gustavus men's cross country team finished 14th out of 27 teams at the Tori Neubauer Invitational hosted by the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. The meet was held in West Salem, Wisconsin. Kim Rostvold was the top Gustie finisher as she placed 71st with a time of 23:34.4.
Men’s Cross Country Places 21st At Jim Drews InvitationalThe Gustavus men's cross country team finished 21st out of 29 at the Jim Drews Invitational hosted by the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. The meet was held in West Salem, Wisconsin. Mark Hartman was the top Gustie finisher as he placed 117th with a time of 26:41.
The Gustavus women's cross country team took part in the Caty Delwische Invitational hosted by the Minnesota State University, Mankato at Land Of Memories Park in Mankato on Saturday morning. The meet was not scored. The course was 4,000 meters and the top Gustavus finishers included Danielle Burgmeier, who placed second (15:47) and Vanessa Jones, who placed third (15:48).
The Gustavus women's cross country team finished 19th out of 37 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota on Saturday. The Gusties were led by senior Vanessa Jones, who placed 82nd with a time of 25:23.7.
Women’s Cross Country Finishes Ninth At St. Olaf InvitationalRunning without three of its top seven runners due to injuries and the flu, the Gustavus women's cross country team showed excellent depth and registered a ninth place finish out of 16 teams at the St. Olaf Invitational on Saturday. Elizabeth Hauer was the top Gustie finisher as she placed 36th in a time of 24:28. University of Minnesota-Duluth claimed the team title with a total of 45 points.
Women’s Cross Country Hosts Alumni MeetThe Gustavus women's cross country team hosted its annual Alumni Meet on Saturday morning on the west side of campus in the Arboretum. Fifty-five runners took part in the race, including eight alumni and 26 current members of the Gustavus team. Nichole Porath, who graduated in 2005, finished first with a time of 17:44. Beth Hauer was the top finisher for Gustavus as she crossed the finish line with a time of 19:07.
The Gustavus women's cross country team hit the ground running as they placed first in the Northland College Invite on Tuesday in Ashland, Wisconsin. Gustavus, which took five of the top six places in the meet, were led by junior Brooke Beskau's first place finish in a time of 23:56.