Athletics
Nelson Wins National Championship in 100H, Gustie Women Finish 10th Overall
The Gustavus track & field team concluded their 2022-23 season on the final day of the NCAA DIII Outdoor Championships with a series of impressive performances. Birgen Nelson closed out her Gustavus track & field career as the most decorated track athlete in program history, winning the 100-hurdles and taking second in the 400-hurdles.
Poe Earns All-America, Nelson Qualifies for 100H Finals at NCAA Championships
Annika Poe and Birgen Nelson are no strangers to the national championship meet. In their third outdoor appearance together, the two seniors highlighted the second day of competition for the Gusties in the shot put and 100-hurdles.
Nelson Qualifies for 400H Finals at NCAA Championships
The Gustavus track & field team began competition at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships, led by Birgen Nelson and Megan Geraets. Nelson competed in the 400-hurdles prelims and Geraets the 200-meter prelims to start the weekend.
Nelson and Geraets to Open Track & Field Championships Thursday
The Gustavus track & field team is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships hosted by St. John Fisher University and Visit Rochester at the Polisseni Track and Field Complex in Rochester, N.Y. beginning Thursday. Birgen Nelson and Megan Geraets will open competition for the team Thursday.
Softball Lands Four on MIAC All-Conference Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its softball postseason awards on Tuesday and three Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference. Kayla Herda, Madi Mueller, Piper Otto, and Maizie Anderson were selected as All-Conference, while Caitlin Olafsson was named honorable mention.
10 Gusties Selected CSC Academic All-District
The 2022-23 Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), were released Tuesday and 10 Gustavus student-athletes received recognition for their combined performances on the playing field and in the classroom.
Five Gusties Accepted to NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
The participants of the 2023 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships were announced today and five Gustavus student-athletes were accepted to compete in six events.
Aney and Fouchier End Season in NCAA Doubles Quarterfinals
Gustavus men's tennis seniors Nick Aney and Daniel Fouchier ended their season Friday at the NCAA Doubles Championships, played at the USTA National Campus.
Four Gusties Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Honors
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Region honorees on Friday and four Gustavus women were selected to the North Region Team.
Records Set at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meet
A few Gustavus track & field athletes made one final push for the NCAA Outdoor Championship on Thursday at the UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meet.