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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.
Donnelly, Nelson Selected CoSIDA Academic All-District
The 2021-22 Academic All-District Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Teams, selected by CoSIDA, were released Thursday and two Gustavus student-athletes received recognition. Elizabeth Donnelly (Sr., Langely, Wash.) and Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
Nelson Named USTFCCCA North Region Women’s Track Athlete of the Year
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its regional awards Tuesday and Gustavus hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) was selected as the Division III North Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year.
Donnelly, Nelson, Poe to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Gustavus women's track & field student-athletes Elizabeth Donnelly (Sr., Langely, Wash.), Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina), and Annika Poe (Jr., Buffalo) have qualified and will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 26-28 in Geneva, Ohio.
Track & Field Sets School Records at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
A select group from Gustavus track & field competed Thursday at the UW-La Cross Final Qualifier with hopes of improving times and marks in order to qualify for next week's NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Women’s Track & Field Sweeps MIAC Postseason Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its women's outdoor track & field awards Thursday and Gustavus won the top four honors. Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) won both the 2022 MIAC Outstanding Track Athlete and the 2022 Outstanding Performance of the Meet, while Annika Poe (Jr., Big Lake) was named the 2022 Outstanding Field Athlete and Aaron Lund earned 2022 Women's Coach of the Year.
Women’s Track & Field Wins MIAC Championship, Men Take Fifth
For the first time in school history, the Gustavus women won the MIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The Gusties totaled 139 points, clearing second place Saint Benedict by 22 points. The Gustie men took fifth place with 58.25 points.
Women’s Track & Field Sits in Fourth at MIAC Outdoor Championships, Men Seventh
Gustavus track & field kicked off the MIAC Outdoor Championships on Friday at Saint Mary's University with the women collecting 27 points to sit in fourth place, while the men accrued 13 points and are in seventh place.
Gustie Track Men’s Team Impresses in the 4×100 in Season Closer
SAINT PETER, Minn. - The Gustavus track teams concluded regular season of competition on Saturday afternoon in the St. Olaf Open. The day was highlighted by the performance of Isaiah Subah, Dylan Gast, Seth Zeitchick, and Wyatt Quiring in the 4x400 relay with a time of 42.68 to place second. The time ranks second in the MIAC.
Track and Field Closes Out Maverick Open and MIAC Multis
Results MANKATO, Minn. – The Gustavus track teams wrapped up competition at the Deb Schulz open on Friday night. Joshua Beiswanger was a champion for the Gusties in hammer throw recording mark of 53.42m. “With this being the last opportunity for most to hit a conference qualifier, I thought they really handled the pressure well,” […]