Athletics

A Visual Journey Through 2023–24 Grinnell College Pioneer Winter Sports. In the spirited arenas of the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Darby Gymnasium, Grinnell College athletes lit up the season with remarkable performances.

From spirited touchdowns on the gridiron to precision goals on the field, this photo essay showcases the essence of Grinnell College fall athletics.

On Nov. 5, Southern completed the New York City Marathon alongside more than 51 thousand runners. Southern’s finished the marathon in an impressive 2:48:38 with an average mile pace of 6:26, making her the first woman from New York City to finish the race, the seventh U.S. woman and 23rd woman overall.  

The CSCAA, an organization striving to advance intercollegiate swimming and diving, recently selected both of Grinnell’s swim teams for the Spring Scholar All-America Teams.

Holly Roepke will return to Grinnell College with her appointment as director of athletics and recreation. She will also serve as chair of the department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR).

Grinnell teams have secured seven team conference championships out of 20 sports, with five of these titles achieved by women's teams. The conference champions are women's soccer, women's swimming and diving, women’s golf, women’s tennis, and softball. Men’s tennis and men’s swimming and diving won conference championships as well.

President Anne F. Harris has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Presidents and Chancellors Advisory Group, where she will represent the Midwest Conference. Her term of service on the committee began immediately and will continue through January 2025. 

The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.

The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.

The Student Athletes Leading Social Change group empowers student-athletes to be activists for social justice and community building.