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Jeff Niespodziany

Jeff Niespodziany

  • Class
    1981
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Track and Field, Cross Country
Jeff Niespodziany 

Cross Country and Track and Field 
Inducted in 2003 

Career Highlights

* Starred on both the cross country and track and field teams.
* Four-time NAIA national qualifier in cross country (1977-1980).
* Four-time NAIA All-District 21 and All-Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference performer (1977-1980).
* Three-time team captain and team MVP.
* Four-time NAIA national qualifier in track and field (1978-1981).
* Four-time NAIA All-District 21 and All-HBCC performer (1978-1981).
* Three-time HBCC champion in the 5000m (1979-1981).
* Two-time HBCC champion in the 10,000m (1980 & 1981)
* Still holds the school record in the outdoor 10,000m (30:50.88) and outdoor 5,000m (14:49.80) events.
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