Entries tagged with ‘gustavus track & field’
Orzolek, Rooney, and Winter Named MIAC Athletes of the Week
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Men’s and Women's Track & Field Athletes of the Week on Tuesday and Gustavus earned three honors. Taylor Rooney (Jr., Andover) and Tierney Winter (Sr., Waterville) were named Men's and Women's Track Athletes of the Week, while Steven Orzolek (So., Darwin) was named Men's Field Athlete of the Week.
Aaron Lund Named Head Track & Field Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College Athletic Director Tom Brown announced Tuesday that Aaron Lund has been chosen to become the new head coach for the men’s and women’s track & field programs, starting Aug. 1. Lund comes to Gustavus after serving as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Whittier College (Calif.) for the past three years.
Three Gusties Set to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Three members from the Gustavus track & field teams will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on May 23-25 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) and Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.) will represent the Gustie men, while Katie Keelin (Jr., Burnsville, Minn.) will represent the women.
Track & Field Receives All-Region Honors, Three Qualify for NCAA Meet
All-Region honors for the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field season were announced Sunday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the conclusion of the regular season and four Gustavus student-athletes were recognized.
Track & Field Set for MIAC Outdoor Championships This Weekend
The Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams are set to compete at the MIAC Outdoor Championships on Friday and Saturday at the University of St. Thomas. The two-day event begins at 2 p.m. Friday with final field events and preliminary track events. Saturday’s events begin at 2 p.m. as well with both days wrapping up competition at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Track & Field Drake Alternative Moved Up to Friday
The Drake Alternative, hosted by the Gustavus track & field team, has been moved up from Saturday to Friday due to expected rainstorms on Saturday. The meet schedule will be posted after entries are submitted later tonight.
Track & Field to Take Part in Carleton Relays Saturday
The Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams will compete at the Carleton Relays on Saturday. Running events begin at 9:30 a.m. and field events start at 10:30.
Track & Field Cancels Lee Krough Invite, Adds Meet at Mount Mercy
Due to a significant amount of snowfall over the past 24 hours, the Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams have cancelled the Lee Krough Invitational which was scheduled for Saturday at the Gustie Track & Field Complex.
Hensch Takes 11th in Shot Put at NCAA Indoor Championships
Gustavus throwing specialist Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) took 11th in the shot put Saturday at the NCAA Division III Men's Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Rooney Finishes 10th in 60M Hurdles at NCAA Indoor Meet, Hensch 13th in Weight Throw
Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) and Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.) represented Gustavus at the NCAA Division III Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships on Friday.