A headshot of Lauren Walda of the St. Olaf women's cross country team.

Lauren Walda

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    1/16/2024
  • Sport
    Women's Indoor Track & Field
  • School
    St. Olaf College
  • Year
    Second-Year
  • Position
    Distance
  • Hometown
    Fort Wayne, Ind.
  • High School
    South Side

Lauren Walda ran a personal-best time of 10:20.16 to win the 3,000-meter run by more than 15 seconds at the Bearson/Gathje Classic on 1/12. That time is the fastest in the MIAC this season and the converted time of 10:14.89 ranks 15th in NCAA Division III.