Krauss selected for NCAA Division III National Cross Country Meet

Sunday, November 15 2009 - Dan Krauss


Dan Krauss (HP Class of 2008) of Grinnell College has been selected to compete in the NCAA Division III National Cross Country Championships on Nov. 21 at Highland Hills Golf Course in Highland, Ohio.

A total of 32 teams and 56 individuals, the first seven athletes from each region who were not a part of a qualifying team, were picked to participate in the national meet.

Krauss, who ranks among the fastest Pioneers in the history of the program, turned in an All-Central Region performance Saturday at Oakland Acres Golf Course. He finished 13th in the meet with a clocking of 25:26.3 for 8K.
Central Regional Results

Congratulations to the other former Highland Park runners that competed in Regional Meets this past weekend:

Mike Gallagher (HP Class of 2006) -Grinell College  66th place - 26:50.2 at Central Regional

Zack Weinberg (HP Class of 2006) -Depauw University  90th place - 27:40.32 at Great Lakes Regional

Mario Castrejon (HP Class of 2005) -Eastern Illinois University  165th place - 36:32.3 (10K) at Midwest Regional


Comments

G-SmithSunday, November 15 :: 10:26:15 pm      
Great job Krauss . . . you continue to amaze all of us!

BroutmanMonday, November 16 :: 1:29:16 pm      
Congrats Krauss, go get 'em!!!

LuttrellMonday, November 16 :: 8:12:23 pm      
Good job HP alums, and best of luck to you Krauss!

atkinsMonday, November 16 :: 11:23:10 pm      
buti, way to stick up for krauss on dyestat. i was hoping someone would say something. krauss, awesome job. you are an inspiration cuz you're just a normal dude that works hard and runs fast. you give me hope.

NoodlesMonday, November 16 :: 11:31:49 pm      
Buti, you forgot HP Alum Paige Zelinsky (NYU) qualified with her team for Nationals! Keep it up K-Train. Ill be in Cleveland to cheer you on!!

NoodlesMonday, November 16 :: 11:37:02 pm      
I dont know why the Article on Grinells website says Highland. I'm fairly certain its in Cleveland...Krauss??

Coach CainesFriday, November 20 :: 1:11:10 pm      
D Krauss is a beast! Hard work beats a whole bunch of talent over time. Congrats to all the alums on a great season. Good luck at nats Dan and Paige. Nudelman...text me at the race. Matt says hi.