UMD Athletics

Soldner, arguably one of the most decorated UMD field athletes in program history, capped off his career with a 2004 national title in outdoor shot put. The 2004 NSIC Male Athlete of the Year, Soldner – the 2004 Outdoor Champion in shot put, discus and hammer throw – helped the men's track team to the NSIC Outdoor Championship title in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Both the 2004 NSIC Indoor Champion in the weight throw and shot put, Soldner placed 2nd in NCAA Indoor championship meet in the shot put. A 2004 All-American in both indoor and outdoor shot put, Soldner was a 2003 team captain in football and a 2003 NSIC Football First Team All-Conference selection as an offensive guard. Soldner was a 2002 and 2003 NSIC Outdoor champion in shot put and the 2002 NSIC Outdoor champion in the discus. On the gridiron, Soldner helped lead UMD to a 2002 NCAA Tournament DII First Round game and a season with an 11-1 overall record and NSIC championship with a perfect 9-0 mark. Soldner graduated with school records in both the indoor and outdoor shot put.