I was part of a 10-man team consisting of five runners from St. Olaf and five from Carleton. We ran a 24-hour relay in a competition sponsored by Runner’s World magazine. We ran over 274 miles in the 24 hours. We were either 5th best or 7th best in the world in 1971. This was one of the hardest things I ever did, as it got really hard about 3 a.m.Ronald Johnson ’71

“During my track and field career at St. Olaf, I had the privilege of having as teammates an incredible group of record-breaking track men. During the 1960 season, we won both the indoor and outdoor Midwest Conference meets. The men on this team broke all but four or five St. Olaf track and field records and held those records for many years. We were a small group and this meant each of us were entered in several events. I regularly ran in four or five events, and this held true for several other members on our team. Often our mile relay team consisted of a miler, a hurdler, a dash man, and one middle-distance runner. We would often travel to away meets in a stretch cab with nine men and still come away with a win. My time as a runner at St. Olaf led to a lifetime of running and the desire to stay in shape. At 85 years old, I don’t run — but I walk several miles each day and continue to enjoy good health.”Jerome Larson ’60

“My best memory is becoming an All-American skier and getting to watch my cross country and track teammates excel at nationals! Watching the soccer team win the national championship was another of my favorites memories.”Wesley Sumner ’27

“My strongest St. Olaf memories are those of wrestling and playing football. Coaches Ken Pratt and Pete Sandberg were essential to my development as a person. The highlight was the team finishing second at the MIAC tournament behind the eventual national champion. That was a fun experience and a great team. It saddens me that wrestling was cut. I hope that it makes a comeback and includes a woman’s wrestling team as well, but I am proud to have wrestled for St. Olaf.”Matthew Picchietti ’01