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Best of the Badgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

NCAA Trophy Teams ...........................4 

Big Ten Championship Teams ....................5 

A Complete Program ..........................6 

Wisconsin Track & Field Facilities.................8 

McClain Center .............................10 

Outfitting the Badgers ........................12 

Madison: A Great Running Town .................14 

Badgers on the Road .........................16 

Beyond Wisconsin ...........................18 

Elite Athletes ..............................20 

National Champions..........................21 

Award Winners .............................22 

Academic Honors............................25

Wisconsin Track & Field Meet the Badgers 2008 in Review History/Records University of Wisconsin Media Information 

Women’s Track & Field • 2009 

Best of the Badgers 

Olympians 

Cindy Bremser 

3000 meters 1984 4th 

Kathy Butler 

5000 meters 1996 24th 

10,000 meters 2004 12th 

Suzy Favor Hamilton 

1500 meters 1992 32nd 

800 meters 1996 

1500 meters 2000 12th 

World-Class Athletes 

IAAF World Championships 

Cindy Bremser–1983, 1987 

Kathy Butler–1997, 1999, 2001 

Suzy Favor Hamilton–1995, 1997, 2003 

Sarah Renk Thorsett–1995, 1997 

Amy Wickus–1993, 1995 

Goodwill Games 

Cindy Bremser–1986 

Kathy Butler–1998, 2001 

Suzy Favor Hamilton–1990, 1994, 1998 

Amy Wickus–1998 

Wisconsin’s Olympians— 

Suzy Favor Hamilton (left); 

Kathy Butler (#289 right) 

and Cindy Bremser 

Pan-American Games 

Cindy Bremser–1975, 1983 

Sarah Renk-Thorsett–1995 


World University Games 

Cathy Branta–1985 

Jenelle Deatherage–1999, 2001 

Clare Eichner–1993 

Suzy Favor Hamilton–1989 

Sarah Renk Thorsett–1993 

Janet Westphal–1999 


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1981 3200-meter relay—Sue Spaltholz, Ellen Brewster, Maryann Brunner, Sue Beischel 

Pam Moore 

National Champions 

Sue Beischel—3200-meter relay 

Cathy Branta—Distance 

Ellen Brewster—3200-meter relay 

Maryann Brunner—3200-meter relay 

Kathy Butler—Distance 

Julie Côté—3200-meter relay 

Clare Eichner—Distance 

Suzy Favor—Middle distance 

Sue Gentes—1500 meters 

Stephanie Herbst—Distance 

Pat Johnson—Long jump 

Markesha McWilliams—Dist. med. relay 

Pam Moore—400 meters 

Ellen Olson—Dist. med. relay 

Sarah Renk—3200-meter relay 

Kim Sherman—800 meters 

Sue Spaltholz—3200-meter relay 

Rose Thomson—Middle distance 

Amy Wickus—800 meters 

Janet Westphal—Dist. med. relay 

Jenni Westphal—Dist. med. relay 

1996 distance 

medley relay— 

Markesha McWilliams, 

Jenni Westphal, Kathy 

Butler, Janet Westphal 

Amy Wickus 

Pat Johnson 

Media Information University of Wisconsin History/Records 2008 in Review Meet the Badgers Wisconsin Track & Field 

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NCAA Trophy Teams 

Wisconsin has brought home six 

trophies from NCAA track and 

field championships, including 

four runner-up silvers. The Badgers finished 

second at the 1990, 1993 and 1997 

NCAA Indoor Championships as well as 

the 1993 NCAA Outdoor meet. The UW 

also has one third-place trophy from the 

1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships 

and a fourth-place trophy from the 1992 

NCAA Indoor meet. 

In addition to its team trophies, Wisconsin 

has also brought home 33 NCAA 

individual championships, including an 

NCAA record nine trophies by Suzy Favor. 

NCAA Trophy Teams 

1997 NCAA Indoor 2nd 

1993 NCAA Outdoor 2nd 


1992 NCAA Indoor 4th 


1990 NCAA Outdoor 3rd 

Above: Wisconsin finished second at the 1993 NCAA Outdoor meet, 

crowning three individual national champions. 

Top Right: Wisconsin’s NCAA trophies include four won by the 

women’s cross country team. 

The Badgers finished fourth at the 1996 NCAA Indoor meet behind a national title in the distance medley relay. 

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Big Ten Championship Teams 

Wisconsin has won more Big Ten Conference titles 

in women’s cross country, indoor track and field 

and outdoor track and field than any other league 

school. The Badgers have won 39 conference championships—15 

in cross country, 11 in indoor track and field, 

and 13 in outdoor track and field—15 titles ahead of 

second-place Michigan. 

Wisconsin holds numerous Big Ten records including 

six consecutive wins in cross country—from 1983–88 

and again from 1995–00. The Badgers won a record fiveconsecutive 

indoor track and field titles from 1978–82 and 

a record four-consecutive outdoor track and field titles 

twice—from 1978–81 and from 1983–86. 

Above: 1976 Big Ten 

Outdoor Champions 

Below: 1996 Big Ten 

Outdoor Champions 

Big Ten Championships 

School Cross Country Indoor Track Outdoor Track Total 

Wisconsin 15 11 13 39 

Michigan 10 8 7* 24 

Illinois 0 5 6 *11 

Indiana 2 3 2 7 

Michigan State 3 0 2 5 

Purdue 1 1 2 4 

Minnesota 2 2 1 5 

Iowa 1 0 0 1 

Penn State 0 1 1 2 

Note: Chart includes Big Ten titles dating back to 1976 for cross country, 1978 for indoor 

track and 1976 for outdoor track. Championships held prior to 1982 are not officially 

recognized by the conference office.* Includes one shared title. 

Above: 1981 Big Ten Outdoor Champions 

Left: 1986 Big Ten Outdoor Champions 

Below: 1990 Big Ten Indoor Champions 


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A Complete Program 

Wisconsin offers more than just athletics 

Nowhere else will you find a university 

that offers such a unique 

combination of academic, athletic 

and social opportunities than the 

University of Wisconsin. 

Academically, Wisconsin ranks as 

one of the top learning institutions in 

the country. The university offers nine 

undergraduate schools with more than 

136 majors and 4,200 courses. In 2007, 

Wisconsin was ranked as the eighthbest 

public university in the country, 

according to the annual rankings 

released by U.S. News & World Report. 

The UW has 70 academic programs 

that rank among the top 10 nationally, 

according to Fiske Guide to Colleges. 

Athletically, the Badgers 23-sport program 

is one of the nation’s best. Wisconsin 

consistently ranks among the top universities 

in the annual Directors Cup standings, 

which measures the overall national 

success of men’s and women’s sports. 

The UW typically ranks among the 

nation’s attendance leaders for football, 

men’s and women’s basketball, men’s 

and women’s hockey, and volleyball. All 

sports at Wisconsin are fully funded, 

••• 

Why Wisconsin 

“Wisconsin is a great school both 

academically and athletically! 

It’s a great city full of wonderful 

people and my degree will come 

from one of the best universities 

in the nation.” 

Senior Jessica Jeremiah 

••• 

including the full complement of scholarships 

allowed by the NCAA. Each 

program also has generous travel and 

equipment budgets, featuring Adidas 

clothing and shoes. In addition, the 

university offers a recreational sports 

program that features 35 club teams 

and 30 intramural sports. 

Socially, Wisconsin has students 

from every county in Wisconsin, all 

50 states and more than 100 countries. 

There are more than 700 student 

organizations and clubs, and more than 

1,500 performing arts events each year. 

The UW campus is also one of the 

most beautiful in the country, located 

along the shores of Lake Mendota. The 

city of Madison is regularly recognized 

as one of the best places to live in the 

country and in 2003 was named the 

“Best College Sports Town” by Sports 

Illustrated on Campus. 

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Above: Several athletes pose in their locker room during a team bonding experience. 

Right: Team members relax by the pool on a road trip. 

••• 

Why Wisconsin 

“Mostly the school 

spirit . . . every student 

I spoke to when I visited 

could not imagine going 

anywhere else. That 

feeling, specifically, 

differentiated Wisconsin 

from the other schools 

I visited.” 

Senior Amy Lewis 

••• 

Left: Some of the Badger team pose for a photo 

while in California in 2007. 

Middle: Sharing some quality time at a hotel in 

California. 

Right: The Badgers spent some time shopping 

in Miami during their 2006 spring break. 


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Wisconsin Track & Field Facilities 

Year-Round Training for the Badgers 

Wisconsin track and field 

athletes have the advantage 

of training and competing 

in some of the finest facilities in the 

Midwest. 

The Dan McClimon Memorial 

Track, named in honor of the former 

UW men’s track and cross country 

coach, is the outdoor home of the 

Badgers. The 400-meter, eight-lane 

track was resurfaced during the 

summer of 2003 with a Beynon 

Sports Surfaces seamless poured 

surface. The track surrounds a spacious 

field events area which doubles 

as a soccer field. The field features 

six long/triple jump pits, three 

discus circles, four shot put throwing 

circles, two pits each for the high 

jump and pole vault, and two javelin 

throwing runways. 

Bleacher seating is available for 

more than 2,500 fans on the west 

side of the track. Grassy embankments 

on both straightaways provide 

optimum viewing for running and 

field events. Stadium lighting allows 

for night competition, including the 

annual Wisconsin Twilight in early 

May. 

The Camp Randall Memorial 

Sports Center, or “The Shell,” is 

located next to Camp Randall Stadium 

and adjacent to the McClain 

Indoor Practice Facility. The Shell 

offers a 200-meter Beynon Sports 

Surface track, which was resurfaced 

in January of 2008. The track features 

throwing and jumping areas in 

the infield for outstanding spectator 

viewing. 

Distance runners also train on 

the numerous running 

and biking trails found 

throughout Madison, as 

well as the UW Arboretum, 

a nature-study area 

close to campus. 

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••• 

“The Wisconsin Athletic Department is 

committed to providing the best of everything 

that a student-athlete needs to achieve their 

goals. Our facilities, equipment and services are 

among the best in the nation.” 

Coach Jim Stintzi 

••• 

Left: The facade of the 

Camp Randall Memorial 

Sports Center is the home 

of the UW Athletic Hall 

of Fame. 

Below: The main entrance 

to the Shell. 

The Shell was resurfaced in January of 2008 with a 

Beynon Sports Surface track and runways. 


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McClain Center 

The Badgers’ home away from home 

The Dave McClain Athletic Facility offers UW studentathletes 

the opportunity to train year round. An 90-yard 

indoor football field makes an excellent alternative 

training area for both running and throwing. The field also 

serves as a pre-meet warm-up area. 

The lower level of the McClain facility houses the Badgers’ 

locker room, sports medicine headquarters and weight 

room as well as the Fetzer Student Athlete Academic Center, a 

state-of-the-art 15,000-square foot academic facility. 

The Badger weight room has more than 45,000 pounds 

of free weights and more than 50 weight machines. The UW 

strength and conditioning staff coordinates individual conditioning 

programs for each athlete to increase overall performance 

and prevent injuries. 

The track and field locker room is a spacious, carpeted 

area located on the lower level. The area also has a newly 

refurnished study/meeting area. 

The sports medicine area features a sauna, steam room 

and rehabilitation pool. 

The McClain Center also houses the equipment department, 

providing all student-athletes with the best in Adidas 

clothing and shoes. 

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The Badgers’ locker room, conveniently located in the 

lower level of the McClain Center, features a lounge 

for studying, relaxing or working out (above right) as 

well as comfortable leather seating (center right). Each 

student-athlete has a spacious locker (top) for all of 

her equipment, clothing and gear. 


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Outfitting the Badgers 

The Wisconsin Athletic Department 

has an agreement with Adidas 

to be the official outfitter of the 

Badgers. 

According to the terms of the 

contract, Adidas supplies all uniforms, 

warmups, shoes, travel gear and practice 

wear for each UW team. 

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Madison, Wisconsin 

A Great Running Town 

Madison is consistently ranked as one of the top small 

cities in the United States and one of the reasons is 

the number of recreational opportunities in the area. 

Four lakes and hundreds of miles of trails provide year-round 

sports and recreational fun for everyone. 

Madison was ranked in 2005 by Runner’s World as one of 

the 25 best running cities in America. It was also named one 

of 20 “Dream Towns” by Outside in 2006 and is consistently 

ranked as one of best cities in the country for walking, bicycling 

and outdoor activities. 

••• 

“A runner’s heaven 

Maybe not quite, but close enough.” 

Runner’s World on Madison, Wis. 

••• 

The pervasive running culture in Madison can be seen 

throughout the city as residents frequently take advantage of 

more than 6,000 acres of parkland and hundreds of miles of 

running trails. 

Madison is also home to numerous world class runners, 

many of whom are former Badgers, including Suzy Favor-Hamilton 

(three-time Olympian, 2000 USA Track & Field Distance 

Runner of the Year), Tim Hacker (1997 U.S. cross country 

champion), Steve Lacy (1980 and 1984 Olympian), Matt Tegenkamp 

(2008 Olympian and member of the 2006 and 2007 U.S. 

National Team) and Andrew Rock (2004 Olympic gold medalist). 

The Badgers spend several 

Wednesdays each fall training 

at the Blackhawk Ski 

Club, located near Madison 

(left and opposite). 

The 1,260-acre UW 

Arboretum (rIght) features 

more than 20 miles of trails. 

The Badgers enjoy training 

runs in the Arb, which is 

conveniently located just 

minutes from campus. 

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Where Madison Ranks 

One of the Top 10 Best 

Outdoor-Oriented Towns 

Yahoo! Real Estate, Fall, 2007 

One of the 30 Best Towns in America 

Outside, August, 2007 

No. 1 City in America for Walking 

Prevention, April 2007 

No. 1 City for Cycling 

(Population: 200,000–500,000) 

Bicycling, March, 2006 


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Badgers on the Road 

UW Travels the Country 

T 

he Wisconsin track and field team travels across the country to 

compete in some of the nation’s most prestigious meets. In addition 

to some of the top meets in the Midwest and Big Ten Conference 

championships, the Badgers travel throughout the nation. 

Madison’s geographic location in the center of the United States allows 

the team to travel conveniently to both coasts and the southern states. 

Some of the premier meets that annually appear on Wisconsin’s 

schedule are the Husky Classic in Seattle, the Stanford Invitational in 

Palo Alto, Calif., the Penn Relays in Philadelphia and the Drake Relays in 

Des Moines. 

Also on the schedule for 2009 are meets in Miami, Fla., Tucson, 

Ariz., and Long Beach, Calif. In recent years, the Badgers also have 

competed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Alabama 

and South Carolina. 

Above: Taking a dip in the Pacific Ocean during a trip 

to California. 

Right: Brionne Yosten, Coach Jim Stintzi and ‘A Havahla 

Haynes stop at the Golden Gate Bridge after the 2006 

NCAA Outdoor Championships. 

Mt. SAC Relays 

Walnut, Calif. 

Husky Classic 

Seattle, Wash. 

Oregon Invitational 

Eugene, Oregon 

Cardinal Invitational 

Palo, Alto, Calif. 

Arizona Classic 

Tucson, Ariz. 

NCAA Outdoor 

Championships 

Fayetteville, Ark. 

Texas Relays 

Austin, Texas 

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Drake Relays 

Des Moines, Iowa 

NCAA Indoor 

Championships 

College Station, Texas 

Meyo Invitational 

Notre Dame, Ind. 

Yellow Jacket Invitational 

Atlanta, Ga. 

Penn Relays 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

Sea Ray Relays 

Knoxville, Tenn. 

Hurricane Invitational 

Miami, Fla. 

Top: Venus Washington and Megan Seidl have some fun while visiting a 

nature park in Georgia. 

Middle: Bus trips allow for plenty of time for studying, relaxing and getting 

to know your teammates. 

Bottom: The UW team enjoyed a cruise on a pirate ship while in Miami for 

their 2006 spring training trip. 

Left: The Badgers travel via commercial air for many of their meets across 

the country. 


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Beyond Wisconsin 

Former Badgers Continue Competing and Coaching 

Competing beyond college is the dream of many college 

athletes and Wisconsin has a rich tradition of athletes 

continuing their athletic careers beyond the UW. 

U.S. National Teams 

Eleven former Badgers have competed as members of their 

respective national teams in international events. In addition 

to Olympians Cindy Bremser, Kathy Butler and Suzy Favor 

Hamilton, UW athletes have competed in the World Track & 

Field Championships, Pan-American Games, World Cup, Goodwill 

Games and World University Games. 

Bremser is the most honored Wisconsin athlete as a 

15-time member of the U.S. national team. Favor Hamilton is 

close behind, having been named to 10 U.S. national teams. 

Professional Athletes 

Several former Badgers have continued their athletic careers 

as professional competitors, including Bremser, Butler and 

Favor Hamilton. The latter two are still running and are joined 

by several other distance runners competing professionally. 

Jenelle Deatherage is a member of Team USA Minnesota, 

a post-collegiate training group located in the Twin Cities. 

Stephanie Herbst Lucke and Michelle Lilienthal both qualified 

for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon while Sarah 

Kolpin was crowned a world champion at the 2006 World 

Duathlon event. 

Coaching 

Several former Badgers currently serve as track or cross 

country coaches on the high school and college level. Olympian 

Cindy Bremser is the head cross country coach at Middleton 

(Wis.) High School, leading the Cardinals to the 2006 state title. 

Bethany Brewster is the cross country and track and field 

coach at Edgewood College in Madison. 

Former Badgers in the Coaching Ranks 

Ellen Brewster Houston 

Head Coach—Madison (Wis.) Memorial High School 

Cindy Bremser 

Assistant Coach—Middleton (Wis.) High School 

Bethany Brewster 

Head Coach—Edgewood College, Madison, Wis. 

Elaine Canchola 

Assistant Coach—Boston University 

Mary Grinaker 

Assistant Coach—Madison (Wis.) Memorial High School 

Cathy Branta Easker 

Head Coach—Wittenberg-Birnamwood (Wis.) High School 

Dorothea Brown Franklin 

Head Coach—Rich Central (Ill.) High School 

Sue Spaltholz Winckler 

Assistant Coach—DeForest (Wis.) High School 

Former Badgers Who Currently 

Compete Professionally 

Kathy Butler 

Two-time Olympian 

Jenelle Deatherage 

Member of Team USA Minnesota 

Suzy Favor Hamilton 

Three-time Olympian 

Stephanie Herbst Lucke 

22nd-place finisher in the 2006 Chicago Marathon 

2008 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier 

27th-place finisher in 2008 IAAF World Half-Marathon 

Championships (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 

Sarah Kolpin 

Amateur champion at the 2006 World Duathlon Championship 

Michelle Lilienthal 

16th-place finisher in the 2006 Boston Marathon 

2008 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier 

Jenelle Deatherage is a member of Team USA Minnesota, an elite distance training center located 

in the Twin Cities. 

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Top left: Sarah Kolpin won the amateur title at 

the 2006 World Duathlon Championships, which 

combines running and biking. 

Top right: Bethany Brewster is the head cross 

country and track and field coach at Edgewood 

College in Madison. She is shown after winning 

the 2006 Crazylegs Classic in Madison. 

Left: Michelle Lilienthal finished 16th among 

women in the 2006 Boston Marathon in 2:40.23. 

She has qualified for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials 

with a personal best time of 2:35.51. 

Right: Stephanie Herbst Lucke was the second 

master’s woman to finish in the 2006 Chicago 

Marathon. Her time of 2:42.53 qualified her for 

the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, and she finished 

27th in the 2008 IAAF World Half-Marathon 

Championships despite being the oldest competitor 

by 18 years. 


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