Women's Cross Country
Carleton competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), which consists of 13 NCAA Division III private institutions. Competition is strong, and each year several MIAC teams are ranked in the nation's top 10. The Knights have enjoyed great success in the conference, winning the MIAC Conference title in 2004, 2005, and 2009 and earning top-three finishes in ten of the last 14 seasons. The Knights have been nationally ranked the last five seasons and earned team berths to the NCAA Championships in 2004 and 2005.
While Carleton runners are serious about training and competing, they also are serious about keeping up fun traditions, such as a two-mile costume race each Halloween and frequent runs to Dairy Queen. A strong combination of work and fun allows for impressive achievements and lasting memories.
- Student-Athlete Profile: Irene Koplinka-Loehr '10
Irene Koplinka-Loehr is a senior studio art major from Ithaca, N.Y. She earned All-Conference honorable mention in 2007 is a captain for the 2008 season. Irene is also a member of Carleton's track and field team.
- Student-Athlete Profile: Sarah Forzley '10
Sarah Forzley is a senior French and Francophone Studies major from South Windsor, Conn. Sarah earned All-Conference in 2007 and is a captain for 2008. She is also on Carleton's track and field team.
