Athletics News

Lucas Fadden ’26 had an impressive 2025-26 track season, capped off by two wins at Nationals. Read about the road to the finale and the perseverance and support he had along the way.

Photos highlighting Grinnell Men's Basketball's post-season

Grinnell College Men's Basketball team has been crowned as Midwest Conference regular-season champions. They will battle John Carroll University in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday 3/6 at 4:10 p.m CST on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University.

Grinnell hosted the men’s and women’s swim & dive conference meet where both Pioneer teams took the crowns.

Head Track and Field Coach Jeff Pedersen share info about his life and work at Grinnell.

A photo essay highlighting moments from the 2025-2026 winter athletics season

For Jeff Smith, basketball in Grinnell has never just been about the game—it’s been about family, community, and the places that shape you long before you realize it. Smith’s journey reflects a story Grinnell knows well: roots that run deep, a willingness to explore beyond them, and a return driven by connection, service, and community.

For student-athletes living in Renfrow Hall, apartment-style living provides an opportunity to deepen the bonds they’ve already forged with teammates through their sport.

A photo essay highlighting fall athletics

This summer, Grinnell students explored the Four Corners region through three programs: a Grand Canyon outdoor recreation trip, a Colorado social justice institute and internship, and a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) traveling to a Wyoming archaeological excavation.