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Birgen Nelson, Jack Hanson Selected 2021-22 Gustavus Athletes of the Year
The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual Gustavus Athlete of the Year awards. The 2021-22 recipients are track hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) and baseball first baseman Jack Hanson (Sr., Minnetonka).
Track and Field Hosts Twilight Meet, Nelson Breaks Stadium Record
SAINT PETER, Minn. - The Gustavus track and field teams hosted three teams for a Twilight meet on Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, Birgen Nelson the stadium record in the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:01.93.
Nelson Selected CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team
Gustavus women’s sprinter Birgen Nelson (So., Edina) has been selected to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-America Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Third Team, which was announced Tuesday. Academic All-America Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.
Nelson Selected CoSIDA Academic All-District
Gustavus women's sprinter Birgen Nelson (So., Edina) has been selected to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-District Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Team, which was announced Thursday. Academic All-District Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.
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.
DuMoulin, Nelson, Poe Named MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week
Gustavus track & field athletes Xander DuMoulin (Jr., Shorewood), Birgen Nelson (So., Edina), and Annika Poe (So., Big Lake) all had impressive performances at the NSIC and Friends Outdoor Challenge on Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato and have been selected MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week.
Birgen Nelson Named MIAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Birgen Nelson (So., Edina) won both the 100-meter dash and 100-hurdles at last weekend's Carleton Relays with times of 12.40 and 14.07, respectively. For her performance, Nelson has been named MIAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week.
Kes, Nelson, Rooney Named MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week
Gustavus track & field athletes Madi Kes (Fy., Jordan), Birgen Nelson (So., Edina), and Taylor Rooney (Sr., Andover) have been named MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week for their performances at UW-La Crosse and MSU-Mankato.
Small Track & Field Contingent Competes at MSU-Mankato
A small contingent of the Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the Maverick Spring Invite on Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato.