The Minnesota Daily

Reflections on a learning and rebuilding cross country season

by Claire Duchesne
Published January 18, 2024

The cross country teams reflect on a promising future despite falling short of a bid to nationals.

Gophers cross country and track and field star Bethany Hasz returning for 2021-2022 season

by Michael Lyne
Published July 14, 2021

Hasz is utilizing the extra year of eligibility, which was granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to return for a sixth season.

Plasencia steps away from coaching after 25 years with the Gophers

by Michael Lyne
Published July 14, 2021

Plasencia served as the head coach for the men’s cross country program since 1996 and as an assistant coach for the Minnesota track and field program.

Women’s cross country finds success and optimism in odd season

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published March 26, 2021

Minnesota’s women’s cross country team finished second in the Big Ten and fifth at the NCAA Championships in 2021.

Amid a season of uncertainty, Bethany Hasz caps a long journey with Big Ten cross country title

by Brendan O'Brien
Published February 25, 2021

After not knowing if there would be a cross country season this year, Bethany Hasz won the individual Big Ten championship in January, the second to do so in women’s program history.

Former UMN student-athlete carving out path in sport apparel

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published September 25, 2020

Sarah Klecker, who competed in cross country and track and field at the U, has designed apparel for wheelchair racing and even running in the frozen tundra.