The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recently announced the 2013 inductees for the Division III Track & Field Athlete Hall of Fame. Carleton alum Dale Kramer ’78 is one of this year’s inductees for his outstanding career as a Knight.

LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Marcus Huderle (Jr./Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie) posted a winning mark of 9:32.77 in the 3000-meter steeplechase but was unable to improve his season-best time during the NCAA Qualifier “last chance” meet hosted by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

In conjunction with Carleton’s annual Honors Convocation, the Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (P.E.A.R.) Department announced its annual senior awards. Sophie Pilhofer and Jessa Youso received the Pat Lamb Award. Megan Morrison and Sarah Nielsen are the recipients of the Ele Hansen Award. CJ Dale was honored with the Mel Taube Award, while Erik Klontz was given the Warren L. Beson Memorial Award.

The Carleton College men’s track and field team had four All-Conference performances on day two of the MIAC Championships. Leading the way was junior Marcus Huderle, who successfully defended his steeplechase crown with a winning time of 9:23.95. The Knights finished sixth in the team competition.

Bobby Davis and Jacob Hoerger garnered All-MIAC Honorable Mention as they placed fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 10,000-meter run on the first day of competition at the MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Both racers posted season-best times as Davis finished in 32:14.76, and Hoerger crossed the line at 32:19.55. The Knights' entry in the 4x800-meter relay placed fifth to secure all-conference honorable mention, while C.J. Dale (long jump) and Adan Nunez-Frausto (hammer throw) also earned the same distinction.