Throughout his 52-year career as men’s cross country and track head coach, there was always the thought “What if Paul Olsen retires?”
When Olsen announced his retirement in 2017, the questioned shifted...
Stepping onto the track for Nationals in Grinnell, Iowa, during his sophomore year, senior, Josh Yamamoto, was overwhelmed by the competition from other Division III schools.
He had yet to earn a major...
Over the past weekend, the Augustana men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. Both teams had participants...
Even with the above 90 degree heat, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams were able to place well at their only regular season home meet for this year. The men placed 6th of 16 teams, and...
After a promising start to the season with a first place finish at the WIU Early Bird Invitational, the Augustana men's cross country team followed up with another strong performance at the Luther All-American...
As they’re coming out of the Viking Olympics, which they placed first of 10, and the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse Invitational, which they placed second of 15, the men’s track and field team are...
When the Augustana men’s track and field team competes, they have one goal: make everything a celebration of life. This phrase can be found on the back of the track team’s t-shirts courtesy of their...
After winning their first meet of the season, the men’s cross country team is looking to have a successful season and earn a national bid to the NCAA Division III national meet.
The Vikings were repeat...
This Thursday, the men's track and field team is hoping to use their CCIW Indoor Conference meet win to propel them to greater expectations as they compete at home in the Augustana Spring Opener meet.
Head...
After winning the Sol Butler Invitational in Dubuque, Iowa, the men's track team look to repeat as champions at the Midwest Invitational at Monmouth College this Saturday.
For the beginning of the season...
Having around 50 teams, including Division I schools and ranked teams, there will be a wide variety of competition for the men’s cross country team at the upcoming Brissman-Lundeen Invitational at the...
After earning a second and first place at two invitationals, head men’s cross country coach Paul Olsen reflects on his 50th season as head coach.
“I first came here and thought I’ll be here for a...
